N.Ireland
Pics: Firefighters free 52 sheep from flood water in Armagh
Firefighters in Northern Ireland have successfully freed 52 sheep from rising flood water in Tynan Abbey, Tynan, Co. Armagh. According...
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N.Ireland
Major prices paid at Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb Championships
A bumper entry of livestock attracted tremendous crowds for the 2021 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Beef and Lamb Championships....
Other
Video: Woman caught kicking and punching horse
A video of a woman kicking and punching a horse in public is being shared across social media. Anti-hunting group Hertfordshire...
Dairy
Increased milk yield per cow has led to improved carbon footprint – DAERA report
Carbon intensity indicators for Northern Ireland have been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Northern...
Rural Life
Plans announced to phase out lead ammunition in bid to protect wildlife
Lead ammunition could be phased out under government plans to help protect wildlife and nature, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has...
Agri-Business
Denmark to cull all mink due to coronavirus mutation
The world's largest producer of mink fur will cull all its mink after scientists discovered a mutation of coronavirus that...
Agri-Business
APHA receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world-leading Weybridge laboratory
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has received a £1.4 billion boost for its world-leading Weybridge Laboratory. The new...
N.Ireland
Holidaymakers urged to avoid importing 'devastating' animal diseases
Northern Irish holidaymakers have been warned about the risks of importing animal diseases from their holiday destinations. This warning comes...
Pig/Poultry
Sale of UK poultry giant dismissed by owners, amid buyout speculation
One of the largest poultry producers in Europe is rumoured to be for sale, despite assurances from its owners that...
EU
France confirms case of of BSE in 5-year-old cow
The French Ministry for Agriculture has confirmed that a five-year-old Salers cow has died of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the...
EU
Investigation launched after suspected case of BSE in France
A suspected case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been identified in France, the French Ministry for Agriculture has confirmed. The...
Pig/Poultry
Rabobank: Strong outlook for European poultry
The European poultry industry had a strong year in 2025 as poultry consumption grew again by almost 3% while supply...
Arable
AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, UK winter crop prospects remain strong...
Agri-Business
RSPCA calls on fast food giants to renew anti-'Frankenchicken' pledge
The RSPCA has urged 18 major food companies to reconsider their decision to drop a pledge to replace fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens”...
Pig/Poultry
Egg sector housing needs a 'planning system that works' - NFU
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has published its first every egg sector housing survey, focusing on the age of layer...
Pig/Poultry
35% of KFC chicken to be sourced from British farms after £10m boost
KFC UK and Ireland has announced that it will be increasing its annual spend on British chicken by approximately £10...
Arable
Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting an almost 30% increase in the UK’s planted area of oilseed...
N.Ireland
A top quality diet ‘best investment’ poultry farmers can make – specialist
According to an international poultry breeding specialist, eggs are now widely regarded as a ‘super food’ by consumers around the...