N.Ireland
Lambs ‘mauled’ in Armagh dog attack – PSNI
An number of lambs were “mauled” in a recent dog attack in Armagh, Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said....
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Agri-Business
140t of illegal pesticides seized in Brazil
Around 140t of imported pesticides have been seized by authorities in Brazil during the country’s largest ever operation targeting illegal...
Agri-Business
New project to tackle supermarket waste by reducing potato bruising
A new collaborative project is aiming to reduce the risk of potato bruising through technology to help reduce supermarket waste....
N.Ireland
UFU worried about farmers meeting soil health scheme deadline
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned farmers that they are at risk of losing future farm payments if they...
N.Ireland
NI groups welcome progress on all-island PGI for grass-fed beef
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed this week’s news that the introduction of an all-island protected geographical indication (PGI)...
Agri-Business
NI brucellosis compensation rates remain unchanged for August
The brucellosis compensation rates for August 2023 in Northern Ireland remain unchanged, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
N.Ireland
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: AGCO highlights plans for future
AGCO has been busy highlighting its plans for future technology and alternative fuels with two demonstrations in the US where...
N.Ireland
Yoghurt production and Jersey cows at Clandeboye Estate
Clandeboye Estate was brought into the spotlight this week as it played host to the 2023 annual general meeting (AGM)...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
Government
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland's landmass - report
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural...
Agri-Business
Morrisons launches trial to cover 100% of growers' costs
Morrisons has launched a new trial where it will underwrite 100% of all of the costs of growing a crop....
Machinery
Electric vehicles: Fire on car carrier sparks discussion over battery safety
The fire aboard the Panama-registered Fremantle Highway which was reported as transporting 2,857 cars, of which 498 are said to...
Agri-Business
Well-known Welsh farmer seeks grey squirrels for burger meat
Well-known Welsh farmer Gareth Wyn Jones is appealing for grey squirrels, as he wants to use their meat in burgers...
Dairy
First Milk under investigation for discharge into river in Wales
Following confirmation that discoloured discharge entered the Cleddau river from an effluent treatment plant at First Milk, an investigation by...
Agri-Business
End of Black Sea Initiative strengthens global grain prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain prices strengthened sharply last week. This was a...
Agri-Business
Welsh food and drink exports worth £797 million in 2022
Welsh food and drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley...
N.Ireland
Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been sentenced in court for causing “unnecessary suffering” to animals. 38-year-old Michael Maguire of...
