Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Claas results show stability while the big three fall back
Dairy
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
Agri-Business
Spend on beef up nearly 11% in recent months – AHDB
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to act on TB ‘resolved inconclusive animals’
Dairy
Do you have enough supplies for the Christmas period?
It is important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops…
Dairy
LAMMA sees a golden future ahead of this toilet for cows
A specialised toilet for cows that offers dairy farmers a practical way to reduce ammonia emissions has two awards in…
N.Ireland
Redhouse Holsteins open day to raise funds for NI Air Ambulance Service
Redhouse Holsteins will host an open day on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with all proceeds raised going to Northern Ireland’s…
Rural Life
Consumers ‘increasingly unsure’ which products are healthy – survey
Diet is considered key to health by 85% of consumers, while 77% said fitness is also important, according to the…
Dairy
Autumn calving: Calf management during the weaning period
With the breeding season kicking off this week alongside Christmas, it is easy to disregard the few late autumn calvers….
Rural Life
Cornish farmer fined after cow attacks
A 75-year-old man said he feared for his life after being attacked by cows while walking his dog on a…
N.Ireland
NFU Mutual urges NI farmers to check electrical systems
NFU Mutual is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to have checks carried out on their electrical systems this winter following a sharp rise in farm fires. The insurer’s first Farm…
N.Ireland
Mercosur deal labelled as ‘serious threat’ to NI agri-food sector
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement, describing it as a potential…
Dairy
RUAS launches All Ireland ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched an all-island dairy cattle show competition – the ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’….
N.Ireland
DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI
There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus (BTV) Temporary Control Zone…
N.Ireland
DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Thursday, December 18) launched a six-month public consultation on…
Rural Life
Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales
Unlimited fines have been introduced in England and Wales today (December 18) for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening protections…
Agri Politics
NFU: ‘Ball is now in Defra’s court’ on driving core priorities forward
Responding to the publication of the government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review, National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales (NFU) has said…