N.Ireland
NI groups welcome progress on all-island PGI for grass-fed beef
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed this week’s news that the introduction of an all-island protected geographical indication (PGI)...
Beef
Agri-Business
Forecast: Global beef and sheep prices volatile for rest of 2023
There is now a growing expectation that global beef and sheep prices could come under some pressure during the period...
N.Ireland
BVD map displays progress of eradication programmes
A new Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) map shows the progress of the eradication programme made by the Republic of Ireland...
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage
The proposal to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ has moved to...
Agri-Business
$1.7m to improve breeding of New Zealand farm dogs
New Zealand is set to spend over NZ$1.7 million (almost €1 million) on a new industry-led project to improve the...
N.Ireland
Large turnout for Antrim Show 2023
Thousands of exhibitors, judges and spectators gathered at Shane’s Castle on the shores of Lough Neagh for the annual Antrim...
N.Ireland
Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its...
N.Ireland
Record livestock entries at Clogher Valley Show
There was a record number of livestock entries at the Clogher Valley Show which took place yesterday (Wednesday, July 26)....
Beef
NFU livestock chair has 'concern' over UK beef market
National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board chair Richard Findlay has today ( Tuesday, July 26) voiced his “concern” over recent...
N.Ireland
Dispersal sale announced for well-known NI Charolais herd
Details have just been announced of the unreserved Dispersal Sale of the Coolnaslee Herd of pedigree Charolais cattle. The auction...
Beef
US beef cow herd falls to 52-year low
The number of beef cows in the US at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at...
Beef
Less crude protein reduces ammonia emissions from cow slurry
Lowering the crude protein content of diets can substantially reduce ammonia emissions from dairy cow manures. This is one of...
Beef
AHDB in partnership to showcase positives of livestock
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has decided to partner with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact of...
Beef
Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers
A new methane emissions reduction methodology has been developed in the US which is aimed at beef producers. Global food...
N.Ireland
Dutch Spotted hogget carries the day at Castlewellan Show
The sheep inter-breed championship at last weekend’s Castlewellan Show was won by Orla and Patrick Grant, from Kilcoo in Co....
N.Ireland
Sustainable Ruminant Genetics programme launched in NI
The much anticipated Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) programme for Northern Ireland has officially been launched. It will be a core...
Beef
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...
N.Ireland
NI cattle herd increased by 0.3% since 2021 - DAERA
New figures show that there was a modest increase in the total number of cattle in Northern Ireland during 2022....
