Beef
Aberdeen Angus bulls sell to 4,400gns twice at Dungannon
There was strong demand for pedigree Aberdeen Angus bulls at the breed society’s December show and sale, hosted by Dungannon...
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Beef
International market for grass-fed beef to increase in value – LMC
According to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, the international market for grass-fed beef is to increase...
Dairy
Call for end to retrospective milk pricing in NI
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has urged dairy processors to end the practice of retrospective milk pricing for producers. This...
N.Ireland
Recruiting and retaining staff fundamental challenge for dairy sector
Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge that many dairy farmers throughout the UK and Ireland now struggle with, according...
Dairy
Research: Labour is second highest input cost on Irish dairy farms
The acute shortage of labour on dairy farms is undeniable at the present time. And the problem is intensifying. This...
N.Ireland
NI farming organisations to host on-farm meetings for politicians
Northern Ireland’s two largest farm organisations have joined forces to host on-farm meetings for politicians. MLAs in rural constituencies will...
Agri-Business
‘Next Gen’ farmers’ get behind-the-scenes tour of Asda
A group of Northern Ireland's (NI) top farming talent - and future industry leaders - recently participated in a behind-the-scenes...
N.Ireland
Farmer safety at marts remains a priority
Despite many Covid-19 restrictions having now eased, key safety messages remain for farmers at livestock marts. Since the onset of...
Environment
AgriSearch welcomes new NI Soil Nutrient Scheme
AgriSearch has welcomed the recent announcement by Northern Ireland agriculture minister, Edwin Poots, launching the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for...
Dairy
CAFRE highlights the value of carbon calculators
The College of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has confirmed that carbon calculators can be used to estimate the...
Arable
New chief executive for NI Grain Trade Association
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed the appointment of Gill Gallagher as its new chief executive, succeeding...
Environment
Poots ‘confident’ that agri is ‘committed’ to playing part in reducing emissions
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the "positive action already underway" within the farming community to reduce emissions and tackle...
Arable
Potassium has a significant role to play in terms of pest pressure
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), the role of potassium in mitigating crop damage due to pest pressure is...
Beef
NI beef steering group aims to deliver carbon calculations for farmers
Plans are in place within Northern Ireland's beef sector to develop a concerted response to the challenge of climate change,...
Beef
Climate change: Beef farmers must measure, review and implement
Dawn Meats Group, head of agriculture, Sarah Haire has confirmed that beef farmers must measure, review and implement as they...
N.Ireland
New Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for NI
Farm businesses are already taking practical steps to help reduce emissions and tackle climate change, according to Northern Ireland Agriculture...
Environment
NI agri-food stakeholder groups discuss climate change bill with committee
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) recently submitted oral evidence to members of the Stormont Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Environment
‘Countryside COP’ to take place this week
An environmental conference taking place this week - Countryside COP - hopes to showcase and inspire actions to tackle the...
