Agriland Team

Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all
Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...

Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all
Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...

Cattle rustlers: Close to 30 cattle stolen in 2 separate incidents
Cattle rustlers: Close to 30 cattle stolen in 2 separate incidents

The recent spate of livestock thefts has continued, as close to 30 cattle have been reported stolen in Northern Ireland...

Almost 90% of new Irish tractors are now over 120hp
Almost 90% of new Irish tractors are now over 120hp

Sales of new tractors are on the rise. It has been reported that 190 new tractors were registered in the Republic of...

Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services

Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...

Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services

Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...

Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services

Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...

Galway man’s bid to set Connacht tractor run record
Galway man’s bid to set Connacht tractor run record

A Co. Galway farmer has put plans in motion to organise a record-breaking tractor run during the bank holiday weekend...

Video: ‘4’ is the magic number for Smyth Trailers
Video: ‘4’ is the magic number for Smyth Trailers

Smyth Trailers, based in Co. Carlow, has just completed an unusual build – at least in an Irish context. The...

‘Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment’
‘Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment’

Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...

Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’

A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....

Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’

A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....

Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum

The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....

Minimum wage for farm workers in the North increased
Minimum wage for farm workers in the North increased

The minimum wage for farm workers in Northern Ireland is set to be increased, according to the Department of Agriculture,...

Want a career in agriculture? CAFRE (Greenmount Campus) to hold ‘open day’ next week
Want a career in agriculture? CAFRE (Greenmount Campus) to hold ‘open day’ next week

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting a major open day for applicants and would-be students...

UFU: ‘Farmers should not miss out on BVD scheme opportunity’
UFU: ‘Farmers should not miss out on BVD scheme opportunity’

Livestock farmers should ensure that they get into the BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) Incentive Scheme, which targets the removal of...

January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls
January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls

Milk prices last January increased by 7.48p/L (9c/L) in Northern Ireland compared to January 2016 levels, the latest figures show. Figures...

January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls
January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls

Milk prices last January increased by 7.48p/L (9c/L) in Northern Ireland compared to January 2016 levels, the latest figures show. Figures...