Arable
Changing weather patterns impacting on forage maize yields
Changing weather patterns have impacted significantly on the yields and quality of forage maize crops grown in the UK. Results...
Weather
N.Ireland
How can farmers prepare for wintry conditions?
The cold spell in the past few weeks has acted as a reminder that now is a good time to...
Sheep
Three sheep die and 57 rescued following flooding in Scotland
Three sheep died and 57 were rescued after becoming stranded during flooding on farmland in Scotland on the last day...
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
Status Yellow weather warning issued for the north
The Met Office in the UK has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for wind in parts of Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Global report: Farmers challenged by weather and input costs
New insights into the global agricultural sector have been revealed in a report commissioned by McKinsey & Company, which demonstrate...
Agri-Business
Later first cut silages show effect of poor weather - ForFarmers
This year’s first cut silage samples show a huge difference in the quality of silages harvested early (March, April and...
Agri-Business
HCC to host weatherproof farming discussion at Royal Welsh Show
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will host a weatherproof farming discussion at the Royal Welsh Show. HCC...
Agri-Business
UK self-sufficiency across farming sectors to drop by 8% due to weather
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce...
N.Ireland
April 2024 hottest on record globally
April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
Agri-Business
Forecast net margin for arable businesses is 60% lower than 2023
The forecast net margin for average-performing combinable crops businesses for harvest 2024 has fallen to £80/ha, which is 60% lower...
Agri-Business
65% of farmers say profits are falling and businesses 'may not survive' - survey
65% of farmers surveyed by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) say the profitability of their businesses is declining, or that...
Agri-Business
Cattle prices supported by 'robust interest' for BBQ items - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said cattle prices are being supported by “robust interest” for barbecue-related items...
N.Ireland
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
Agri-Business
RSABI records 'Stand by Me' cover with members of the Farmers' Choir
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is set to release a cover of ‘Stand by Me’ with around 100...
Agri-Business
NDG: 'Farmers are currently facing the problem of too much water'
The National Drought Group (NDG) has said farmers are currently facing the problem of too much water, rather than too...
Agri-Business
GSC Grays urges agri-businesses to 'embrace resilience' amid challenges
GSC Grays is urging farm businesses to “embrace resilience” and strategic planning to navigate through the current challenges facing the...
N.Ireland
Farms in NI ‘not to receive same supports’ as England – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is warning that farmers are caught in a perfect storm, squeezed between margin pressures, high...
