N.Ireland
Illegal EU meat trade ‘deeply concerning’ – MP
MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has said that the seizure of illegal meat at the Port of Larne is...
Beef
Sheep
Campaign launched to raise awareness of bluetongue
A campaign has been launched encouraging farmers in England and Wales to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or...
N.Ireland
High global demand sees UK red meat exports soar – AHDB
Soaring global demand for beef has helped the value of British red meat exports reach a record high of £1.77...
N.Ireland
Information webinar planned on red clover silage swards
AgriSearch will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00p.m to discuss the interim results of on-farm research into...
N.Ireland
Birth of Charolais triplets comes as surprise to farmer
Armagh farmer, Kyle McCall, enjoyed a career highlight and momentous occasion this week, when one of his Charolais cows gave...
N.Ireland
New clover-friendly herbicides on the way
A new generation of clover-friendly herbicides will become commercially available over the coming years, according to Corteva Agriscience. These will...
Beef
Irish beef exports to UK likely to see ‘significant increase’ in 2025
UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025 which will likely boost Irish beef exports to the...
Dairy
New study shows crossbred calves recover faster from disease
New research by Penn State University, has found that dairy-beef crossbred calves are hardier than their purebred counterparts, demonstrating faster...
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
N.Ireland
Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale
Co. Down’s Gill Hall Estate, the venue of the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, is set to open its gates for...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Beef
TB steering group meets with CVO about eradication policies
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer (CVO), Brian Dooher has met with the new bovine tuberculosis (TB) partnership steering group for...
Beef
Quality Meat from Britain brand expansion to boost exports
Exports of British red meat to Europe are expected to rise in the coming months following the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Sheep
Bluetongue restrictions ease as seasonal vector low period announced
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has announced that the country is now in the seasonal vector low period for bluetongue...
Beef
Isle of Man bolsters foot-and-mouth legislation after German case
The government of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea has said it is bolstering animal health legislation in...
Dairy
Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany
The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. Earlier this...
Dairy
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
