Colm Ryan

Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use

Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent...

28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters
28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters

On what was supposed to be his retirement party, a Northern Ireland firefighter was called to assist in the rescue...

NI farms to face vehicle safety inspections from August
NI farms to face vehicle safety inspections from August

An eight-month long programme of workplace-based vehicle safety inspections on farms across Northern Ireland has been announced today (Monday, July...

Status of Single Malt Welsh Whisky to be protected
Status of Single Malt Welsh Whisky to be protected

Single Malt Welsh Whisky was registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI) status scheme earlier this week, which protects its...

NFU sees ‘opportunities’ in UK trade discussions with Turkey
NFU sees ‘opportunities’ in UK trade discussions with Turkey

Discussions are set to take place between the UK and Turkey over a revised and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA),...

Nestlé invests in regenerative agriculture in US wheat farms
Nestlé invests in regenerative agriculture in US wheat farms

Nestlé is investing in regenerative agriculture practices in its wheat supply chains in the US. The company is helping wheat farmers...

NFU livestock chair has ‘concern’ over UK beef market
NFU livestock chair has ‘concern’ over UK beef market

National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board chair Richard Findlay has today ( Tuesday, July 26) voiced his “concern” over recent...

Grants to improve cattle buildings announced
Grants to improve cattle buildings announced

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £10 million in grants for cattle farmers in England...

First Milk under investigation for discharge into river in Wales
First Milk under investigation for discharge into river in Wales

Following confirmation that discoloured discharge entered the Cleddau river from an effluent treatment plant at First Milk, an investigation by...

Belfast company developing tech to detect food fraud
Belfast company developing tech to detect food fraud

Belfast-based company Bia Analytical Ltd. has signed an agreement with trinamiX GmbH to develop technology to detect food fraud in the...

Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report
Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report

Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...

Welsh food and drink exports worth £797 million in 2022
Welsh food and drink exports worth £797 million in 2022

Welsh food and drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley...

NZ farm orgs submit proposal on livestock access to waterbodies
NZ farm orgs submit proposal on livestock access to waterbodies

Agricultural organisations in New Zealand have voiced their approach to managing the control of livestock away from waterbodies in a...

New president chosen for agricultural valuers’ association
New president chosen for agricultural valuers’ association

The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has appointed a new president, with Malcolm Gale taking over the position from...

‘Urgent action’ needed to ensure UK food security – IPPR
‘Urgent action’ needed to ensure UK food security – IPPR

Urgent action is needed for UK farming to be sustainable, a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research...

Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU

From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...

Get cattle slurry ‘analysed’ farmers advised in NI
Get cattle slurry ‘analysed’ farmers advised in NI

The importance of getting your cattle slurry analysed has been highlighted to farmers as the results can show a large...

CAFRE creates online tool to assess habitat scores on farms
CAFRE creates online tool to assess habitat scores on farms

A new online tool that allows farmers to assess the level of space provided for nature on their farm has...