Tillage
A debate is fast evolving on how best to secure optimal weed control in forage maize crops grown under Irish conditions.
A new study from Rothamsted Research has helped to identify microbial compounds with the potential to become future fungicide leads.
ADAS has launched a new crop rotation planning tool, aimed at helping growers assess the benefits and trade-offs before any cropping changes.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development board (AHDB) UK crop update for May reflects the changing weather conditions during the month.
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a general decline in the condition of combinable crops
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland are expressing deep anger at the dramatic increase in the cost of Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) entitlements
The beef inter-breed championship at Ballymena Show 2026 was won by Crawford Brothers, from Co Fermanagh, with their elite Limousin cow.
Pig/Poultry
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are to meet the management of Sofina Foods to discuss farmer supply contracts.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming the continuing commitment of GB compounders to barley
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published updated 2025/2026 projections for grain supply and usage in the UK.
Spring crops
The planting of spring crops is now, more or less, finished across Europe, the European Commission has confirmed.
Significant moisture stress is now becoming a challenge in crops across Europe, according to the European Commission.
BVD
The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors.
Beef
The eradication of BVD remains the number one priority for Animal Health Ireland (AHI). And the clock is ticking.
Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for Action.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) global grain consumption will grow in 2026/2027.
Tillage farmers have been advised to be avoid scorching crops if spraying during the current warm, dry spell.
Opinion
The world is hurtling towards a cliff edge in terms of its future food security needs. This reality is now accepted fact.
It has been confirmed that the area of planted maize recorded in Ireland this year has come in at around 55,000ac.
Tillage farmers are fast coming to the conclusion that they are now a bit of an afterthought within Irish agriculture.
According to Teagasc, the recent rains that have fallen across all tillage areas will have acted to reduce nutrient stress levels in crops.
Newly appointed Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, John McLenaghan, has referenced his priorities for agriculture in Northern Ireland.
The UK government has assessed how its proposed ban on cages will impact the "competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers".
Rothamsted Research has drilled the first crop in the UK to receive a Precision Bred Organism (PBO) Release Notice.
