N.Ireland
Fendt joystick steering gains ASABE recognition
The Fendt steering joystick as featured in Agriland has been acknowledged by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers...
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N.Ireland
‘Strong’ demand for soil nutrient training – DAERA
Demand has been “strong” so far for training under the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), according to the Department for...
Machinery
Charity uses VR to highlight farm safety risks to eyesight
The Farm Safety Foundation, otherwise known as Yellow Wellies, will launch a new virtual reality (VR) experience at Lincolnshire Agricultural...
Agri-Business
Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site
Ornua Ingredients Europe (OIE) has announced a proposal to close its cheese manufacturing and formatting operation in Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK. ...
N.Ireland
Survey launched in NI for renewable energy generation on dairy farms
Ulster University and AgriSearch have launched a survey investigating renewable energy generation and consumption on dairy farms. The survey is...
Machinery
North Yorkshire and East Herts police investigate stolen trailers
North Yorkshire police and Hertfordshire Constabulary are appealing to the public for information to assist their respective rural crime investigations...
N.Ireland
Is John Deere’s future business model subscription based?
John Deere has once again reserved its latest technical developments for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vagas, an...
Agri Politics
January 25 named as 'National Day of Unity' to stop the family farm tax
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) have announced it will stage a ‘National Day of Unity’ on January 25, as they...
N.Ireland
Stakeholder plan to tackle BVD in NI in 2025
The key focus of the BVD (bovine viral diarrhea) Programme by Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) in 2025 will...
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
Sheep numbers fall while wool markets strengthen
The December 2024 agricultural census confirmed a 4% drop in Northern Ireland’s total sheep numbers, year-on-year. The equivalent figure for...
Environment
Entries open for 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability
Farmers working towards enhancing sustainability on their farms have the chance to win exclusive access to and guidance from experts,...
N.Ireland
Preparing for the 2025 show season at Kinnego Herefords
January calving is now underway at Kinnego Herefords. The exclusively polled herd is owned by Co. Armagh-based, Ciaran Kerr, who...
N.Ireland
LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, is keen to focus on the positives regarding the prospects for...
N.Ireland
FFA urges farmers to reject ‘the lion’s share of blame’ for climate change
Farmers For Action (FFA)’s Steering Committee have issued a new year statement, calling on farmers across Northern Ireland and the...
N.Ireland
NI farmers to judge at flagship UK dairy show
For the first time, Borderway UK Dairy Expo will showcase not only the finest of dairy cattle, but also a...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: The value of a CMT this spring
As cows will be calving thick and fast in the coming weeks, carrying out a Californian milk test (CMT) will...
N.Ireland
Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off. In one...
