N.Ireland
Legislation gives NI dairy farmers ‘power to challenge contracts’
Northern Ireland dairy farmers now have the power to challenge contracts via a third party if they believe their milk buyer...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
16 breeds line-up for Castlewellan sheep championship
A total of 16 breeds were represented in the final sheep inter-breed champion class at Castlewellan Show 2024. William Tait...
N.Ireland
Traditional threshing demo a hit at Castlewellan Show
A demonstration of traditional corn threshing drew large crows throughout the day at Castlewellan Show 2024. The centre piece of...
N.Ireland
Planning restrictions hinder growth of pig sector in NI
Planning restrictions continue to stymie the growth of the pig sector in Northern Ireland, according to a leading pedigree breeder....
N.Ireland
1974 – a year of consolidation for the machinery industry
Companies and organisations are always keen to celebrate a golden jubilee, whether it be of the company itself or a...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir addresses issues of capital investment on farms
The issues of capital investment on farms and ammonia abatement measures have been addressed by Andrew Muir MLA, Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Arcusin to expand globally with big bale chaser range
Although not particularly well-known here in Ireland, the Arcusin range of bale handlers from Spain already has a small following,...
N.Ireland
Winter crop conditions see improvement across UK – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter crop conditions remain poor across the UK on a...
N.Ireland
Welsh vets to take first-ever strike action at a private practice
Nearly 100 vets working in South Wales are set to take the UK’s first-ever strike action at a private veterinary...
N.Ireland
Defra staff members are ‘able to and prepared to’ strike for fair pay
Public and Commercial Services (PCU) Union members that work for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Agri-Business
Alltech to help with biogas production for Mid-Ulster biorefinery
Global animal nutrition company, Alltech, has signed an agreement with Tobermore Concrete, CEMCOR and Road Safety Contracts to become a...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for June
The board of Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the price for milk supplied in June will see an increase in...
N.Ireland
NI orgs call for dogs to be kept under control following spate of livestock attacks
Northern Ireland Water, the Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dog owners to keep their dogs...
N.Ireland
FFA: New Labour government ‘potentially’ good for farmers
Farmers for Action (FFA) has welcomed the election of a Labour government at Westminster as, potentially, a good news story...
Agri-Business
Farm business income in NI to decrease by 46% – DAERA
Farm business income measured across all farm types in Northern Ireland is expected to decrease from an average £51,043 in...
N.Ireland
Tillage: AHDB survey results reveal downfalls in key areas
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published the results of its Planting and Variety Survey. For England,...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep and cattle at Omagh Show 2024
Omagh Show 2024 enjoyed a record entry of sheep with classes continuing on well into the afternoon. The event’s chief sheep...
N.Ireland
OEP investigates DAERA over failure to adopt environmental plan
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced today (Monday, July 8) that it is investigating the Department of Agriculture,...
