Pig/Poultry
AIPZ lifted as bird flu risk is reduced to 'low'
The avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zones (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds in England, Wales and Scotland have been...
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N.Ireland
'Tremendous' Dairy Shorthorn cow crowned champion at Omagh Show
Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a Shorthorn cow to...
N.Ireland
NFU calls for goverment to act on water shortages
With temperatures continuing to reach record levels across the UK, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the government...
N.Ireland
Highly pathogenic bird flu confirmed in UK captive birds
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) HPAI...
N.Ireland
Summer Sizzler: Elite genetic sale set for Saturday
The Summer Sizzler sale is set to take place tomorrow (Saturday, July 1) for the third time, with 53 lots...
Government
Call for 'urgent' review of asulox refusal in Wales
The National Farmers’ Union Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling on the Welsh government to “urgently review” the decision not to...
N.Ireland
Scottish sheep semen exported to US for first time post-ban
Scottish sheep farmers have exported North Country Cheviot semen to the US for the first time in more than 30...
Government
Proposal to extend SSPCA's powers to tackle wildlife crime
The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) may receive extended powers to help investigate and tackle wildlife...
N.Ireland
8,000gns achieved at Promise of Protein sale
The Promise of Protein sale took place in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday (June 21), offering farmers a chance to...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm boosts turnover to £728 million
The dairy co-operative, Dale Farm, grew its turnover for the 12 months to March 2023 to £728 million. The co-op’s...
Environment
Agriculture NI’s largest GHG-emitting sector in 2021
Agriculture was the largest emitting sector of Northern Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2021, statistics released by Department of...
Other
Bracken control: Asulam approved for use in England
The herbicide asulox (asulam) has been approved via Emergency Authorisation for bracken control in England in 2023. Application of the...
N.Ireland
Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023
The much anticipated inter-breed sheep championship at Ballymena Show 2023 was won by an eye-catching Charollais ewe lamb. Bred and...
Agri-Business
Agri-influencer helps raise over £80k in charity combine run
One Claas combine harvester and four farmers who have suffered the loss of close friends to suicide, covered 940 miles...
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
Environment
Farmers worried about carbon scheme 'risks' - report
Farmers are “desperate” to make extra money through carbon capture schemes, but worry they are “poorly regulated” and that the...
Agri-Business
Call for Scottish govt to 'urgently' approve Asulox for bracken
Scottish farming and land organisations are calling on the Scottish government to urgently approve the chemical Asulox for bracken control....
Government
Benefits of slaughterhouse CCTV 'outweigh' the costs - review
The additional costs associated with mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses “outweigh the benefits to animal welfare”, a government report has found....
