N.Ireland
UK report: Animal produce outpaced vegan alternatives in ‘Veganuary’
Sales of animal-based produce in the UK outperformed plant-based substitutes in January 2025, as the ‘Veganuary’ trend showed a decline...
Beef
Beef
Australian cattle and sheep numbers expected to decline in 2025
Australia’s cattle herd and sheep flock are expected to decline slightly in 2025, according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)....
N.Ireland
Getting spring grass into the diet as mid-March approaches
The topic of turning cattle out to grass in the spring can often generate frustration amongst some farmers on heavier-type...
Dairy
One-third of calves affected by subclinical pneumonia – RVC
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that nearly one-third of calves in the UK experience bovine...
Beef
Australian red meat exports forecast to be $15.8bn in 2025-26
The Australian government has forecast it’s agricultural industry to reach a value of $91 billion (AUD) in 2025-26, which, if...
Dairy
Calls for more testing for crypto on farms
Cryptosporidiosis, also known as crypto, was one of the most common diagnosis in carcasses submitted to the Animal and Plant...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports
According to a recent RaboResearch report, as global beef demand rises, South American producers are prioritising exports over domestic markets....
Agri-Business
New Zealand red meat sector set for ‘strong rebound’ – report
The New Zealand red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with farm profitability and export returns expected...
Beef
Abattoir closures will leave farmers with 'nowhere to go'
Farmers are being asked to complete a survey regarding their use of abattoirs, and the importance of an abattoir for...
N.Ireland
Limousin bulls reach 8,000 guineas at Ballymena sale
The British Limousin Society hosted a regional spring show and sale, conducted by JA McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock...
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...
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...
