N.Ireland
Kazakhstan and its quest for farm machinery factories
Kazakhstan is little known about over here in the west – it is a place we have all heard of,...
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N.Ireland
New BVD measures in NI a ‘crucial development’ – farm org
New Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) measures introduced by Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs are “crucial” to support...
N.Ireland
Boy (13) dies following quad incident in Co. Armagh
Police have confirmed that a 13-year-old boy has died following a quad bike incident yesterday (Thursday, January 2) in Co. Armagh....
N.Ireland
Weekend weather: Sleet, ice and snow as freeze sets in
The weekend weather forecast indicates freezing conditions over the next few days with the likelihood of sleet and snow. There...
N.Ireland
Making best use of organic manures and slurries in spring
ADAS has compiled a series of guidelines, advising farmers on how they can make best use of organic manures and...
N.Ireland
CAFRE leads reformulation for healthier food products
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is continuing to collaborate with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to...
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FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture not...
N.Ireland
Free range turkeys performed very well in 2024 – expert
Free range turkeys performed tremendously well in 2024, according to Co. Armagh–based producer, Andrew Gardiner. The excellent weather at the...
N.Ireland
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud
Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
N.Ireland
Spring calving: Setting the season up for success
Now that we have entered 2025 and the Christmas period is beyond us, farmers will be thinking about the upcoming...
N.Ireland
Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent
The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by the Agri-Food...
N.Ireland
Never underestimate the insurance value of livestock – expert
One of the biggest oversights that a farmer can make is underestimating the insurance value of livestock maintained within the...
N.Ireland
NI ‘naked’ bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover
Lynn’s Country Foods, the Northern Ireland company behind the Finnebrogue “naked” range of bacon and sausages, has reported a jump...
Agri-Business
China to investigate beef imports as domestic prices drop
China has launched an investigation into beef imports as an oversupply is thought to be significantly affecting domestic prices. According...
N.Ireland
Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Developing a herd health plan for 2025
The year is almost behind us, and before the spring calving season gets underway, farmers should develop a herd health...
N.Ireland
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle
Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
N.Ireland
PSNI: Tractor and ‘attached’ slurry tanker stolen in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing to members of the farming community to be cautious if they are...
