N.Ireland
Cow stuck in mud saved after two hour rescue operation
A cow stuck in mud near Kircubbin, Co. Down has been saved after a two hour operation involving many firefighters,...
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N.Ireland
UK election is ‘the most important election in generations’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the next UK general election, which takes place on July 4, is the...
N.Ireland
Protected urea sales continue to grow in Northern Ireland
United Feeds has confirmed that protected urea accounted for 50% of all nitrogen (N) sold by the business over the...
N.Ireland
Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context
Methane inhibitors must work in both a confined feeding and grazing scenario if ruminant agriculture is to meet its climate...
N.Ireland
NI agri minister to speak at Belfast waste management conference
Northern Ireland’s minister of agriculture, environment and rural affairs, Andrew Muir, will speak at this year’s Northern Ireland Waste &...
N.Ireland
NI livestock tag prefix to change from ‘UK’ to ‘XI’ this month
New ‘XI’ prefix livestock tags will be available to purchase from tag suppliers and can be used immediately from June...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm Tyrone cheese factory expansion to create 30 jobs
Dale Farm has said the expansion of its cheddar processing facility in Dunmanbridge, Co. Tyrone, will create 30 jobs. The...
N.Ireland
£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale
Almost 300 head of breeding commercial cattle were on offer in Randalstown, Co. Antrim on Saturday, June 8, for the...
N.Ireland
‘Significant threat’ of protests by activists on NI farms – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging its members to be prepared for an “incursion” at any time, claiming that...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host blight workshops to help growers with control strategies
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two workshops on blight this month to help growers...
N.Ireland
Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls
A Co. Down farmer is celebrating six years of giving barn owls a home, with Ulster Wildlife declaring his farm...
Dairy
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet
Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
N.Ireland
Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals
The impact of heat stress has been identified on a Co. Antrim dairy farm, as a result of recent research...
N.Ireland
NI Farm Welfare Bill would secure ‘guaranteed prices’ for farmers – FFA
A Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill would “ensure realistic prices for dairy, beef and sheep farmers,” according to the Farmers...
N.Ireland
NI primary school pupils urged to enter farm safety poster competition
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
N.Ireland
Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends deadline for AFBI chair applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the position of chair...
N.Ireland
NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops
Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
