N.Ireland
Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards
Wilson’s Country achieved a unique feat at this year’s Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) awards by winning two...
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Machinery
New Holland hybrid telehandler prototype wins international design prize
New Holland has been awarded the iF Design Award for 2026, granted to the advanced Hybrid Telehandler prototype that made...
Pig/Poultry
How sperm storage could be the key to poultry fertility
Protecting sperm storage may be key to reversing poultry fertility decline. Researchers have outlined how specialised tubules in a hen’s...
N.Ireland
CAFRE rolls out new water quality training for agri-professionals
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched their water quality training programme for agri-professionals. The first...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced. Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Environment
Farmers 'under siege' from fly-tipping as incidents shoot up by 9% - CLA
Illegal dumpers are “turning farmland into rubbish tips”, according to the Country and Land Association (CLA). The farming organisation has...
Rural Life
Warning issued to rural communities as tool theft 'significant'
NFU Mutual has reminded farmers to stay vigilant as the theft of power tools remains a “major issue” across the...
N.Ireland
DAERA engaged in ‘radio silence on key questions’ on bluetongue – UFU
Northern Ireland farmers are in “a state of uncertainty and limbo” regarding bluetongue, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU)....
Machinery
Bobcat introduces next-generation augers and trenchers
Bobcat announced the launch of its new range of auger and trencher attachments, which are compatible with a wide selection...
Rural Life
How many woodpeckers does it take to switch the lights off in Co. Clare?
A series of 11 power cuts near the Co. Clare town of Sixmilebridge over the past 14 months left locals...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland releases paper calling for food labelling reform
Current UK food labelling regulations are “confusing, inconsistent and unfair” to the consumer and domestic producer, according to National Farmers...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court in relation to a water pollution offence. 36-years-old, Andrew Hogg...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru appoints new presidential duo
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru has appointed two farmers to take up the positions of president and deputy president....
Environment
Climate report: Years from 2023 to 2025 ‘were exceptionally warm’
Last year was the “third hottest” year on record according to a new report released today (Wednesday, January 14) by...
Sheep
NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey today (Monday, January 12)...
N.Ireland
Use of EIDs in NI sheep industry ‘opened many new opportunities’ – flock owner
The mandatory use of electronic identification (EID) within Northern Ireland’s cattle sector could soon become a reality. This follows a...
Environment
New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to...
N.Ireland
Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir
US-born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir titled Barn Gothic: Three Generations...