N.Ireland
Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent
The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by the Agri-Food...
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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
NI ‘naked’ bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover
Lynn’s Country Foods, the Northern Ireland company behind the Finnebrogue “naked” range of bacon and sausages, has reported a jump...
Environment
Soil health to be focus of Yorkshire open farm walk
For several millennia mankind understood the importance of healthy soil. The earth’s thin skin supports all life above it. Around...
Agri-Business
China to investigate beef imports as domestic prices drop
China has launched an investigation into beef imports as an oversupply is thought to be significantly affecting domestic prices. According...
N.Ireland
Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Developing a herd health plan for 2025
The year is almost behind us, and before the spring calving season gets underway, farmers should develop a herd health...
N.Ireland
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle
Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
N.Ireland
PSNI: Tractor and ‘attached’ slurry tanker stolen in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing to members of the farming community to be cautious if they are...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a...
Rural Life
Rural insurer issues firework plea ahead of New Year's Eve
As everyone gears up to ring in the new year, rural insurance company, NFU Mutual is calling on people to...
N.Ireland
UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced the dates for its annual January roadshow meetings to highlight the main issues...
N.Ireland
UK wheat prices set to remain in the doldrums – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that UK wheat prices are continuing to underperform, relative to 2023....
N.Ireland
SAME and the legacy of the Cassani brothers
There are various figures in the history of farm mechanisation that stand out from the crowd and are recognised as...
N.Ireland
Finishing cattle younger to avail of BCR payment in NI
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) beef and sheep adviser, Jack Friar has reminded beef producers in Northern...
N.Ireland
UFU to be ‘relentless’ in lobbying govt during 2025
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has said that the union will continue to be “relentless” in lobbying government...
N.Ireland
Breeding for improved milk constituents in Northern Ireland
Breeding for improved milk constituents is the future for the milk industry in Northern Ireland. This is the strongly held...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy
AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....
