Agri-Business
Farmers are being urged to raise concerns about their supply contracts, as contracts may be subject to fairer deals and better understanding.
Arable
Weather extremes continue to hamper work on tillage farms across Europe, the European Commission has reported.
Nearly two thirds of small businesses in rural communities are fearful of the future of their business in the coming months.
Grain prices fell last week on hopes for an increase in Russian exports, US maize harvest progress and selling by speculative traders.
N.Ireland
The involvement of a Co. Antrim farmer has been instrumental in allowing Signet to develop new genomic breeding values for the sheep sector.
A food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland has been fined in court following a serious injury to an employee.
New Zealand's milk production has grown by around 3.5% for the 2025/2026 season, according to the country's latest dairy statistics report.
The agricultural sector is facing more frequent and interconnected global shocks, with increasing economic impact.
Sheep
Farmers are being advised to test for liver fluke in sheep as climate change and drought has pushed the risk further out into the year.
Dairy
The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle at two dairy farms in the UK, Defra today (Monday, November 2) confirmed.
There was a strong trade for pedigree bulls at the British Limousin Cattle Society's regional autumn show and sale.
Formulating the appropriate diet for the winter milking herd is essential for boosting margins in a year where costs have been high.
A new project has been launched to reduce Europe's dependence on imported protein sources for animal feed.
When it comes to calf rearing this autumn, it is important to remember that milk is not the only essential liquid in a calf's diet.
Pig/Poultry
Disappointing pork markets in the third quarter (Q3) of this year and tightening margins in key markets are leading to a reexamination of pig production for 2027, according to Rabobank.
The latest European Commission figures indicate rising milk supply, expanding dairy production, and stronger export volumes in the EU.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a number of new nutrient considerations for the growing of potato crops.
Environment
The recent rains have not been enough to end the drought in England, according to the National Drought Group.
Body condition score (BCS) is the all-important arbiter of ewe productivity, according to sheep specialist, Dr. Nerys Wright.
"Iceberg diseases" are contributing significantly to reductions in flock productivity, a sheep veterinarian has said.
Rural Life
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has appointed a new president, as it marks its centenary year.
Several British farm and rural organisations have criticised the Autumn Budget for not providing more support for the agricultural sector.
Production equipment from Trouw Nutrition's Belfast manufacturing plant will be sold at auction following closure of the facility last month.
The Autumn Budget is "a massive missed opportunity, with no breathing space for Britain's food production", according to NFU.
Machinery
Fendt will be showcasing two 2027 Tractor of the Year (TOTY) finalists as well as its limited edition 900 series next month at EIMA.
No changes to the inheritance tax have been announced in the UK's Autumn budget, unveiled today (Wednesday, October 2026)
Farmers could screen cattle for bovine tuberculosis (TB) more quickly using artificial intelligence...
Farmers in Northern Ireland with an interest in how agricultural research can help the sector are being encouraged to join a new forum.
Almost nine-in-ten of products on Scottish supermarket shelves are now sourced from Scotland or elsewhere in Britain.
The news reported by Agriland that Algeria has closed its market for cattle imports could put pressure on a US$635 million dairy contract.
Both farming and nature may be facing a crisis due to a potential £2 billion gap in funding for Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.
