N.Ireland
Pedigree Cattle Trust launched at Balmoral Show
Day one of this year’s Balmoral Show was marked by the launch of the Pedigree Cattle Trust, a new body...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Farmers advised to Brexit-proof their businesses
Farmers must Brexit-proof their businesses, according to Ulster Farmers’ Union President Barclay Bell. “We don’t know yet how the final...
N.Ireland
Video: Watch the first day at Balmoral Show 2017
This year’s Balmoral Show kicked off today and runs until Saturday, May 13. Up to 100,000 people are expected to...
N.Ireland
Failure to tag cattle leads to court conviction for one farmer
A farmer was convicted in court on one charge of failing to tag cattle, as well as a number of other...
Dairy
Watch: 40 'Lely' cows make the trip to the Balmoral Show
Over 100,000 people are expected to travel to Lisburn for the 149th Balmoral Show, which kicks off today and runs until...
Dairy
Increase in milk production levels reported on Northern Irish dairy farms
Milk production on Northern Irish dairy farms during the month of March increased by 1.59% compared to the same month...
Rural Life
Four-day Balmoral Show aims to find favour with the punters
This year’s Balmoral Show, which will run from May 10 to 13, has attracted an increase in many livestock sectors...
N.Ireland
Going to Balmoral Show? Here's how to get there
The 149th Balmoral Show takes place this week, from May 10 to 13, with up to 100,000 visitors expected in Balmoral...
N.Ireland
This is why Brexit will prove challenging for the North’s dairy sector
Dale Farm CEO Nick Whelan believes that Brexit could prove challenging for the North’s dairy sector. He said that outsiders...
N.Ireland
DAERA urges Northern farmers to submit Single Applications Forms, with 15,000 of 25,000 in
The May 15 deadline for submitting the Single Application Form (SAF) is swiftly approaching with just a week remaining for...
Dairy
Video: Broughshane herd to feature at Lely's Balmoral robotic milking demo
Lely will once more provide a ‘live’ robotic milking exhibition at the 2017 Balmoral Show next week, from May 10...
N.Ireland
Additional EU support for dairy and pig farmers in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a further EU aid scheme for small dairy farmers...
Arable
Best-practice cereal management tips - for the month of May
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has issued best-practice cereal management tips – for the...
N.Ireland
Sinn Fein proposes special status for the North as part of Brexit deal
Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson believes that a Brexit deal can be arrived at, which will deliver continuing membership of...
N.Ireland
Best-practice tips for pig management - for May
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has issued best-practice pig management tips – for...
N.Ireland
NIGTA: 'Farming income was higher than support payments in only three of the last 20 years'
Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) President Dr. Keith Agnew believes that the farming and food sectors are those which...
N.Ireland
Best-practice tips for beef and sheep farmers - for May
Best-practice guidelines for beef and sheep farmers during the month of May have been released by the Department of Agriculture,...
Dairy
When is the best time to cut your silage?
The Department of Agriculture, Enterprise and Rural Affairs (DAERA), in Northern Ireland, has issued best-practice guidelines for dairy farmers during the month of...
