Agri-Business
CO2 shortage: Gas should be directed to those who need it most
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for national carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies to be redirected to abattoirs in need...
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Agri-Business
Europe-wide CO2 shortage forces Scottish abattoir to close
A Scottish abattoir has announced it will close after running out of carbon dioxide (CO2). The gas, which is used...
Opinion
Is the Wool Board a marketing model for the rest of our agri food sectors?
Congratulations to Brendan Kelly on his recent success in Northern Ireland’s regional Wool Board Election. The Co. Antrim man has...
Dairy
Think you can handle the heat? Here's the latest farm water shortages advice
With the mercury rising and dry weather set to continue and water shortages a possibility, here’s the latest official advice...
Agri-Business
Graindex: Cutting out the middle man when it comes to grain sales
Want to cut out the middle man, sell your own grain directly and take the price you want? That’s ‘Graindex’...
Agri-Business
Ukrainian officials take part in GB fact-finding visit
Food safety specialists from Ukraine gained a valuable insight into the work of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Environment
NI’s ammonia woes under fire at UK level
Ammonia levels in Northern Ireland have come under scrutiny at UK level in a draft Government report which is out...
N.Ireland
NI farmers call for no ban on live exports
There must be no ban on live exports from the UK, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The comments...
N.Ireland
Pictures and video: 2018 Balmoral Day 1 highlights
A royal visit, sunshine, crowds and top stock marked the first day of this year’s Balmoral Show. As the show...
N.Ireland
Biosecurity: Big issues facing post-Brexit disease control
Brexit could be an opportunity to bolster the UK’s biosecurity efforts – but much could be at stake if the...
N.Ireland
Exercise Blackthorn: If Foot and Mouth broke out today what would happen?
If Foot and Mouth broke out in Northern Ireland today, ports would close, Balmoral Show would be cancelled and a...
Agri-Business
Masons to double production capacity with new blending plant
One of Northern Ireland’s largest compounders is set to more than double its production capacity with a new plant, AgriLand...
N.Ireland
Kazakhstan buyers tour NI to browse UK's agri-tech wares
Northern Irish agri-tech companies flaunted their wares to a team of investors from Kazakhstan interested in developing their country’s agricultural...
N.Ireland
Why your best weapons against disease are a brush and hose
Farmers need to get back to basics with skills which were heavily emphasised in bygone days to reduce antibiotic use,...
Pig/Poultry
Could NI researchers have the answer to zinc oxide fears?
Researchers in Northern Ireland are hopeful they may have found a natural alternative to the soon-to-be-banned zinc oxide. It’s feared...
N.Ireland
Tier 2 delays and ammonia fears stalling farm investment
Delays in the Tier 2 grant scheme and fears of falling foul of tightened ammonia limits have put many Northern...
N.Ireland
Milk price behind farming's financial recovery
Recovery in the milk price is helping drive an improvement in the fortunes of Northern Ireland’s farming sector, according to...
Agri-Business
'Close to 100% of UK farms could be worse off after Brexit'
The high levels of uncertainty that continue to surround Brexit just a year out from the UK’s departure of the...
