Agriland Team

North-west farmer fined for failing to register calves
North-west farmer fined for failing to register calves

A north-west farmer has been handed a fine in court after he failed to register three calves and failed to...

Cranswick: Strong revenue growth announced as chairman to retire from role
Cranswick: Strong revenue growth announced as chairman to retire from role

UK food producer Cranswick has reported its "strong revenue growth and earnings momentum" despite a year of "unparalleled challenge and...

Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture
Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt believes that providing Australia with unfettered access to UK food markets through an...

GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease
GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a marginal drop to mark three consecutive decreases for the first time...

How good are your calf rearing practices?
How good are your calf rearing practices?

Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is highlighting the opportunity for calf rearing practices within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector...

Northern Ireland Shows Association calls for government support
Northern Ireland Shows Association calls for government support

Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows will not survive unless they secure government support. This was the very bleak assessment provided by...

Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB
Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global dairy markets will remain strong in the short-term, which...

Agriland Media appoints Justin Roberts as machinery specialist
Agriland Media appoints Justin Roberts as machinery specialist

Agriland Media is continuing its growth and expansion plans with another appointment to its editorial team. Justin Roberts has taken...

Poots marks NI100 with tree-planting event
Poots marks NI100 with tree-planting event

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has planted a Coral Bark Maple tree on the grounds of...

Northern spring lamb prices up over €27/head on this time last year
Northern spring lamb prices up over €27/head on this time last year

Northern Ireland spring lamb prices are up over €27/head on this time last year, according to the Livestock and Meat...

Using sexed semen to enhance the genetic merit of the suckler herd
Using sexed semen to enhance the genetic merit of the suckler herd

From a maternal aspect, where artificial insemination (AI) is being used on the farm, the opportunity to breed the desired...

Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB
Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB

Both spring lamb and hogget prices have lifted over the past week in Great Britain (GB) at sales; however, deadweight...

Wormer resistance found on 98% of farms – study finds in Wales
Wormer resistance found on 98% of farms – study finds in Wales

A project carried out in Wales has detected wormer resistance to one or more wormers groups on 98% of participating...

7 women shortlisted for meat industry awards
7 women shortlisted for meat industry awards

Seven young women from leading UK and Ireland meat organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s ‘One to Watch’ award,...

CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve
CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve

Northern Ireland food and drink leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots of...

Stage V standard arrives, along with engine swap in smaller McCormicks
Stage V standard arrives, along with engine swap in smaller McCormicks

Stage V emissions regulations have finally caught up with smaller tractors, and manufacturers are busy introducing new models which comply...

Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage
Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage

According to silage consultant Dr. Dave Davies, grass should be cut when it has a dry matter digestibility (DMD) value...

ABP to acquire remaining shares in Slaney Foods
ABP to acquire remaining shares in Slaney Foods

ABP has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Fane Valley Co-op to acquire the remaining 50%...