Arable
Mobile app for early detection of potato blight in development
Potato blight could be identified at an earlier stage with the use of a new ‘phone app’ that is currently...
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Rural Life
NSA urges holidaymakers to keep their dogs away from sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to holidaymakers across the UK to be careful of their pets...
Rural Life
‘Tens of thousands’ worth of equipment stolen from Leitrim farmyard
“Tens of thousands” of euro worth of equipment have been stolen from a farmyard in Co. Leitrim, including a van,...
Agri-Business
Two Welsh brands collaborate on premium butter range
Two renowned Welsh brands have recently collaborated to create a premium range of salted butter. The popular family-run Castle Dairies...
Rural Life
Farmers going to vets for personal health issues - study
Some farmers would rather go to a vet than a GP for medical advice, a recent study has found. The...
Beef
Should you be spreading protected urea this summer?
As we move into the second half of the grazing season, beef farmers will be turning their attention towards grass...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges. Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary...
Machinery
John Deere fails to shut down ‘right to repair’ case
In the latest twist to the ongoing battle between John Deere (JD) and various organisations striving to maintain or even...
Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
Agri-Business
Hands-on with Massey Ferguson at Beauvais
Beauvais is the heart of Massey Ferguson European production and the past week has seen the company invite the press...
Agri-Business
How Horsch tractors pushed tillage farming forwards
Known for its tillage implements and sprayers, Horsch has a long a history of attempting to mount its products directly...
Environment
Capillary action: The forgotten factor of soil dynamics
In a recent press release, one particular tillage equipment company mentioned that use of its latest product would encourage soil...
N.Ireland
PSNI confirms red kite was fatally poisoned in NI
The PSNI has released a statement today (Wednesday, June 25) stating that a red kite which was found dead had...
Machinery
Ziegler moves out of Germany as optimism fades
Ziegler as a brand name is not widely known here in Ireland or the UK, yet it is a significant...
N.Ireland
Man convicted in NI suspected badger baiting case
A 56-year-old man has been convicted of attempting to ‘Damage Or Destroy the Shelter of a Wild Animal’ and fined...
Machinery
Agritechnica set to host 2,700 exhibitors in 2025
Agritechnica, Europe’s major agricultural machinery show, has returned to its routine of being held every two years at Hanover in...
Rural Life
Glass bottles pose wildfire risk amid UK heatwave
With heatwave warnings in place, it is expected the UK could reach temperatures of 33°C this weekend and glass waste company,...
N.Ireland
9% drop in cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland in 2024
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland fell by 9% in 2024 compared with 2023, according to figures released...
