N.Ireland
Effective soil analysis crucial after 2 years of extreme weather
A recently published newsletter from the Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the important role of effective soil analysis within...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032
Northern Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are projected to reduce by 1% between 2021 and 2032, according to...
N.Ireland
NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032
Northern Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are projected to reduce by 1% between 2021 and 2032, according to...
N.Ireland
NSA announces appointment of new NI development officer
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the appointment of Ellen Moorehead as new NSA Northern Ireland regional coordinator. Moorehead...
N.Ireland
PSNI seeking driver of ‘blue tractor’ which may have been involved in collision
The PSNI has issued a request on social media to the driver of a blue tractor who “may have been...
Agri-Business
Lidl announces €1b injection into UK free-range eggs
Lidl has today (September 24) announced a prospective injection of one billion euro into the British egg industry over the...
N.Ireland
Agriculture the ‘principal cause’ of pollution in Lough Erne
Agriculture has been attributed as the “principal cause” of pollution in Lough Erne, according to Minister of Justice in the Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Heightened risk of ergot infection in home-saved grains
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed the heightened risk of ergot infection in cereals harvested over recent...
N.Ireland
New Sky Progress TF sows four products in one pass
Sky Agriculture (formerly Sulky) has recently unveiled what it suggests is a major advancement in seeding technology with its new...
N.Ireland
Tributes paid as ‘valued member’ of Markethill Mart passes away
Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old member of the Markethill Mart team in Co. Armagh who recently passed away...
N.Ireland
Co. Antrim farmer jailed after ‘shocking case’ of animal neglect
The decision by a Northern Ireland court to hand down a custodial sentence to a Co. Antrim farmer for causing...
N.Ireland
Tillage: Main crop potato harvest now underway in NI
Wilson’s Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith, has confirmed that the 2024 main crop potato harvest is now underway in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI urged to check their winter forage stocks now
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to assess their winter forage stocks as a matter of priority. According...
Sheep
British Wool enjoys highest market prices in 4 years
British Wool has reported the highest market prices for wool in four years, indicating a strengthening of the market. British...
Dairy
The importance of colostrum quality for autumn calves
As many autumn calving herds have started calving down, it is important for farmers to ensure that calves are receiving...
N.Ireland
Mycotoxins in grass silage to be investigated by Agrisearch
In recent years, there have been increasing reports of mycotoxins being found in grass silage in Northern Ireland (NI), particularly...
N.Ireland
NI calf registrations drop 5.5% in first half of 2024
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland (NI) have fallen by 5.5% in the first half of 2024, according to data from...
N.Ireland
All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships to take place in Kildare
The 2024 All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are set to take place on Saturday, October 5, at Milland House Stud, W34 RF89,...
