Environment
Farmers urged to join trial to shape UK carbon strategy
Farmers are being called on to join a new paid research programme that will help improve their farm practices, while...
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N.Ireland
AHDB wheat estimates rise marginally in new report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its second UK wheat supply and demand estimates for 2024/25. In...
Dairy
Early grazing: Is it worth the extra work?
The start of February has been cold, but relatively dry, allowing many farmers to get cows out for grazing this...
N.Ireland
FFA: Labour MPs now questioning UK inheritance tax
Some Labour Party backbenchers are questioning the rationale of imposing inheritance tax on farm land across the UK, according to...
N.Ireland
Agricultural Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers...
Environment
Research: More carbon storage under hedges than grassland
Scientists at the University of Leeds conducted research on the carbon storage potential of different soil types, discovering that soil...
N.Ireland
Main barriers for methane reduction research outlined
Despite growing awareness and calls for action over reducing methane in the atmosphere, many barriers stand in the way of...
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
Submissions open for global advancement in agri-food contest
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an annual initiative from the World Food Prize Foundation....
Rural Life
Farmers to use 'pre-loved' toys to protest inheritance tax
As part of its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign in protest of changes to inheritance tax, the National Farmers...
N.Ireland
Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks
A veterinarian is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in Northern Ireland over...
N.Ireland
Claas connect puts all farm data into the same pot
Bringing all fleet data and farm management information together on one app is the logic behind the latest Claas connect...
Rural Life
Report: 91% of farmers say poor mental health is a problem
A recent study by rural charity, Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies, revealed that 91% of British farmers...
Machinery
Amazone adds width to its Cenio cultivator range
The evolution of the humble harrow continues apace with Amazone expanding its Cenio range, adding a folding four-metre unit in...
N.Ireland
Arla installs major new boiler as part of emissions reduction plan
Arla Food Ingredients has taken another step towards its carbon reduction goal with the installation of an electric boiler at...
N.Ireland
Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist
A plant scientist has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops. According to Adam...
N.Ireland
AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair...
Rural Life
Significant rise in rural crime costs in Scotland - expert
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society (NFU Mutual) estimated that the cost of rural crime in Scotland rose by...
