N.Ireland
Balmoral results: Super Simmental day kicks off day one
Balmoral Show consistently throws up livestock champions that live long in the memory for all the right reasons. And, without...
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N.Ireland
An Aberdeen Angus perspective on significance of Balmoral Show
John Henning and his wife Ann own the Drumcorn herd of pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle. They will be exhibiting at...
Agri-Business
Diversifying from dairy to become a ‘Farm Foodie’ in Co. Antrim
By Barbara Collins The cliché of the farmer’s wife making ‘pin money’ with pots of jam is a well-worn trope,...
N.Ireland
Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow
Met Éireann has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 11) issued a Status Orange warning for wind for two counties for tomorrow....
Machinery
Tractor run raises over £150,000 for NI charities
Organisers of the Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run 2022 have revealed that the event raised over £150,000 for three Northern Irish...
N.Ireland
Foliar feeding grassland swards – is it an option?
Farmers attending a recent meeting in Co. Armagh were briefed on the benefits of foliar feeding grassland swards. The technology...
N.Ireland
Green energy theme for Newry Show 2023
Newry Show 2023 is to be supported by a number of businesses with a strong involvement in green and alternative...
N.Ireland
Farmers ‘cannot continue to tolerate’ livestock worrying – UFU
Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, has said that farmers “cannot continue to tolerate” instances of...
N.Ireland
Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas
Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with the data on sulphur (S) of...
N.Ireland
Weanling heifer sells for £13,000 at Clogher Mart
The Northern Ireland Commercial Cattle Exhibiters Club recently hosted a show and a sale of breeding cattle at Clogher Valley...
N.Ireland
NI poultry numbers down 16% in 2022 – ag census
Total poultry numbers on Northern Ireland farms have decreased 16% year-on-year according to the Agricultural Census 2022. The results from...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends LMC chair and board appointments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the extension of the appointments of the chair and...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland farmers want to be ‘climate’ ready – UFU
Northern Ireland farmers are determined to be proactive and learn from the experiences of their counterparts in the likes of...
N.Ireland
USPCA ‘dismayed’ as animals are abandoned after Christmas
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has said it is “saddened and dismayed” at “yet another”...
N.Ireland
Ash dieback: Is Northern Ireland at point of no return?
According to Co. Armagh forester, Andrew Gardner, 96% of Northern Ireland’s ash trees are now infected with ash dieback disease....
Other
A busy weekend ahead for Christmas tractor runs
Two Christmas tractor runs will be taking place today (Saturday, December 17) to raise money for charities. The Archers Festive...
Beef
Preparing for the cold weather coming
The mild weather this back end looks set to leave, with cold weather, ice and some snow forecast for this...
N.Ireland
Seed potato crisis in NI highlighted to minister
The seed potato crisis now impacting in Northern Ireland (NI) has been confirmed by one of the largest companies operating...
