Agriland Team

Vietnam reports first human infection with bird flu
Vietnam reports first human infection with bird flu

Vietnam has reported its first human infection with a low pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) A(H9N2) virus, according to the Centres for...

US cattle rancher shares views on cow size and age at first calving
US cattle rancher shares views on cow size and age at first calving

The Foyle Food Group’s ‘Farms of Excellence’ in Co. Tyrone, hosted a farm walk on Wednesday, April 10, with a...

Veg producer fined over £70k after employee’s leg is amputated
Veg producer fined over £70k after employee’s leg is amputated

A company that grows mushrooms has been fined over £70,000 after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and...

M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040
M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040

Marks & Spencer (M&S) UK has announced that it aims to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals, funded through...

Tesco reports ‘strong performance’ in UK and Ireland
Tesco reports ‘strong performance’ in UK and Ireland

Retailer Tesco has reported a strong performance for its latest financial year in both the UK and the Republic of...

‘Action needs to be taken’ to protect the hen harrier – Muir
‘Action needs to be taken’ to protect the hen harrier – Muir

Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, stated that the restoration of nesting and foraging...

UFU: Only ‘properly trained’ people should ride a quad
UFU: Only ‘properly trained’ people should ride a quad

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is advising farmers to follow the guidance of the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland...

CAFRE to host ‘efficient and sustainable’ farm walks
CAFRE to host ‘efficient and sustainable’ farm walks

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are hosting a series of six farm walks to illustrate and...

Australian company create world’s first ‘climate-friendly’ milk
Australian company create world’s first ‘climate-friendly’ milk

An Australian company has announced the launch of a new product, “Ashgrove Eco-Milk”, which is a climate-friendly milk. Ashgrove Cheese...

Horticulture company fined after lorry driver suffers third degree burns
Horticulture company fined after lorry driver suffers third degree burns

A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on his body while making...

Research: Just one in five family farms making profit
Research: Just one in five family farms making profit

Farmers For Action (FFA) stated that research undertaken by the Andersons Centre on behalf of the Prince’s Countryside Fund discovered...

Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA
Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA

Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British...

Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards
Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards

Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality...

BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals

Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...

HSENI: £50k in fines given after engineer is fatally struck by tree
HSENI: £50k in fines given after engineer is fatally struck by tree

A total of £50,000 in fines was given out to a construction company and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...

New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets

The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...

NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’
NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’

Farm walks are being held to assist farmers to both understand the issues and measures that can improve environmental and...

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers
UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023). UFU and sponsor,...