N.Ireland
Government
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and lamb outlook ‘positive’, but risk of headwinds
N.Ireland
Over £3.2m to support nature recovery projects in Northern Ireland
Beef
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports – BVA
N.Ireland
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland…
Machinery
New Holland expands T5 series with new 110hp model
New Holland has added a third tractor to its T5S line up, which, up until now, had comprised of just…
Rural Life
Farmers second-most respected profession in UK – NFU survey
The British public has shown their support for farmers and growers, voting them as the second most respected profession in…
Environment
DEFRA places ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has placed a ban on burning heather and grass on deep…
Agri-Business
Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract
According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef trade flows. Global cattle prices keep rising…
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court for a water pollution offence. 45-year-old Michael Donnelly from Drumenny…
Dairy
Botulism outbreaks result in death of over 700 cattle in England
An investigation is underway into outbreaks of botulism that have resulted in the deaths of over 700 head of cattle…
N.Ireland
PSNI unveils new campaign to tackle ‘rural crime’
A new campaign focusing on rural crime, which is led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and various…
Machinery
Ukrainian farmers’ break from war on UK machinery research trip
By Chris McCullough A group of Ukrainian farmers, who farm over one million hectares between them, have visited one of…
N.Ireland
Several key groups report non-inclusion in new NI NAP stakeholder forum
A number of key stakeholder groups have not been included within the membership of Northern Ireland’s new Nutrients Action Plan…
Agri-Business
10 in 7 milking: A labour-saving option or will it impact on milk?
The term 10 in 7 refers to milking cows 10 times over the course of seven days, instead of the…
Beef
Tips for autumn-calving suckler farmers to keep in mind
Autumn calving may already have kicked off on some farms, but preparation will now be well underway for herds calving…
Rural Life
‘The Abbey Cowgirl’ pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland
A young farmer from Co. Galway is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a vet – embarking on her studies…