Agriland Team

UK’s pig industry halves antibiotic use in just 2 years
UK’s pig industry halves antibiotic use in just 2 years

Industry leaders have welcomed the latest figures showing that the pig industry in the UK reduced its antibiotic usage by...

Crowds flock to Balmoral as forecast shines on Old Kesh
Crowds flock to Balmoral as forecast shines on Old Kesh

Crowds are already flocking to Balmoral Show as organisers open the gates of its new showgrounds – Balmoral Park –...

Balmoral: 6 things to look out for at this year’s show
Balmoral: 6 things to look out for at this year’s show

If you’re heading to Balmoral Show, save the hassle of checking the programmes – here’s six things worth checking out this...

Dale Farm set to report ‘strong and consistent growth’
Dale Farm set to report ‘strong and consistent growth’

Speaking ahead of the upcoming Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland’s largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, Dale Farm, is preparing to report another...

Going to Balmoral Show this week? Here’s how to get there
Going to Balmoral Show this week? Here’s how to get there

With just hours to go until the 2018 Balmoral Show, and more than 100,000 visitors expected over the four days,...

Balmoral: Agri research body to make first solo exhibition
Balmoral: Agri research body to make first solo exhibition

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) – Northern Ireland’s industry research body – will be out in force at this...

Up to 50 cattle stolen from Co. Tyrone shed
Up to 50 cattle stolen from Co. Tyrone shed

Up to 50 cattle are thought to have been stolen from a farm in Co. Tyrone, police in Northern Ireland...

LacPatrick wins big at major business awards
LacPatrick wins big at major business awards

Northern dairy giant LacPatrick has been named as one of the big winners at the 2018 Made in Northern Ireland...

‘Experienced farmer’ dies in north-west quad accident
‘Experienced farmer’ dies in north-west quad accident

A farmer who “dedicated his life to agriculture” has died in a quad accident on his north-west farm yesterday evening (May...

UK young farmers’ club to ‘remove’ those involved in Blackpool disorder
UK young farmers’ club to ‘remove’ those involved in Blackpool disorder

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has said it will take action to “remove” those involved in anti-social...

Northern Irish modern slavery most common in poultry and egg sectors
Northern Irish modern slavery most common in poultry and egg sectors

A harrowing Government report into slavery has revealed that victims in Northern Ireland are most frequently found working in the...

‘Majestic’ Derry bull fetches 35,000gns at Carlisle
‘Majestic’ Derry bull fetches 35,000gns at Carlisle

An impressive 16 bulls – including sale-topper Derry bull Ampertaine Majestic – fetched five-figure sums at Carlisle’s British Limousin sale...

Site map: Get the inside track on this year’s Balmoral Show
Site map: Get the inside track on this year’s Balmoral Show

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched a site map showing the locations of most of the major stands...

GrassCheck: Testing samples ‘essential’ for a good first cut
GrassCheck: Testing samples ‘essential’ for a good first cut

The recent growth spurt has put grass growth almost back on par with the April average, the latest GrassCheck figures...

Trade focus: Building a machinery manufacturing business in Co. Limerick
Trade focus: Building a machinery manufacturing business in Co. Limerick

Stepping out of the comfort and routine of secure employment to concentrate on creating a new business is something that...

Judge manages a ‘cracker’ with Carmorn Nutcracker
Judge manages a ‘cracker’ with Carmorn Nutcracker

Female prices were up more than £500 (€571) on last year at the 2018 British Limousin Cattle Society’s May Day Show...

Farmers warned that new machinery spend is ‘too high’
Farmers warned that new machinery spend is ‘too high’

UK farmers have been warned that they are spending far too much on updating their farm machinery, according to a...

Thompsons Feeds owner tops £1bn turnover
Thompsons Feeds owner tops £1bn turnover

The Belfast-based owner of one of Europe’s largest multi-species feed mills has hit a landmark £1 billion (€1.14 billion) turnover for...