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Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?
With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
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Second Lough Neagh stakeholder forum chaired by minister
Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has chaired the second Lough Neagh stakeholder forum...
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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...
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CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities in Horticulture careers fair for students...
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Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen...
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Farmer pleads guilty at Tyrone court in relation to animal welfare offences
A Tyrone farmer today (Monday, March 10) received a six-month sentence, suspended for two years and an eight-year ban from...
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DAERA warns of foot-and-mouth risk after EU outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated its call for livestock owners in Northern Ireland to...
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Risk of pneumonia increasing as calf pens fill up
As calving season goes on, calf pens and calf sheds will begin to fill up on farms across the country,...
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White line and sole bruising a huge risk as grazing kicks off
As cows go out to paddocks and get used to travelling on roadways this spring, white line disease and sole...
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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...
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The significance of spring potash applications
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
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Rearing pigs outdoors with no fear of ASF in Denmark
By Chris McCullough It takes an entire day to feed all the pigs reared in the great outdoors on a...
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Dairy advice: Transitioning calves to once-a-day feeding
Once-a-day (OAD) feeding calves can be great timesaver at this time of the year and with many calves now over...
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New project launched to predict nutrient release from cover crops
The role of cover crops has been well profiled in both the UK and Ireland as a means of improving...
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Armagh Show recorded largest visitor number ever last year
Armagh Show Society confirmed an attendance figure just short of 50,000 for its 2024 celebration of farming and food, making...
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Muir welcomes wind energy market engagement for DAERA forests
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has announced the launch of a wind energy market...
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World’s largest sheep farm in OZ sold to UK investment group
By Chris McCullough A UK-based investment group has just purchased the world’s biggest sheep farm, based in Australia, that stretches...
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Wheat crops in Co. Down receive first nitrogen
Co. Down contractor, Andrew Gibson, has put first nitrogen applications on some winter wheat crops over recent days. “The crops...
