N.Ireland
Cost of dog attacks on NI livestock increases by nearly 50%
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2024. The...
Livestock
Machinery
Brand new Claas Axos 3 range purposed for stock farmers
Claas has been taking a long hard look at how the smaller farm tractor is used nowadays and in that...
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
Elite breeders out in force at the 38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair
One of the biggest events in the agricultural calendar in Northern Ireland is underway today (Thursday, December 12) as elite...
Agri-Business
UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the...
Agri-Business
99% of Holstein bulls globally can be traced to 2 males – FAO
99.75% of the global population of Holstein bulls can be traced back to two males, chief of the Sustainable Animal...
Beef
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue cases in UK rise with 41 animals infected
Bluetongue continues to spread in the UK with the disease now confirmed in 41 animals at 13 infected premises, according...
Rural Life
New course aims to educate dog owners to reduce livestock worrying
A new course educating owners to help reduce instances of dog attacks on livestock has been welcomed by the Welsh...
Sheep
Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
Agri-Business
SRUC researchers awarded nearly £700k for livestock emissions project
Researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment which will form part of an ultra-modern...
Agri-Business
Worcestershire man faces livestock ban after sheep found in 'appalling condition'
A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years....
Agri-Business
Farm meeting to focus on optimising livestock performance through grazing
An on-farm meeting organised by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to focus on optimising livestock performance...
Sheep
Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to address the “escalating...
Rural Life
UK chief vet issues new warning on bluetongue risk
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has today (Friday, August 16) issued a fresh call for “renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing...
Agri-Business
€700m Dutch scheme approved for farmers to close livestock sites
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million Dutch scheme to compensate farmers for voluntarily...
Agri-Business
New Zealand government moves to reinstate live exports by sea
The New Zealand government is progressing its commitment to reinstate live exports by sea, with public consultation set to start...
Dairy
Next generation to be the focus of this year's Dairy Show
Organisers of this year’s Dairy Show, taking place on October 2, have said that the next generation will be the...
