N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets, despite no new confirmed sightings.
Beef
Three steaks from across the island of Ireland are among the winners of the 2026 edition of the World Steak Challenge.
The North's Education Authority (EA) has confirmed that some chicken served in Northern Ireland’s school dinners may be halal-certified.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed it is investigating a report of potential badger-baiting in rural Co. Derry.
Teenagers interested in agriculture are being called on to take part in this year's ABP Angus youth challenge.
Tillage
Weather permitting, South Co Antrim dairy farmer, Robert Duncan, will be harvesting forage maize within a fortnight.
Dairy
Despite 942 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 confirmed in the UK during the 2026/2027 season so far, dairy trade is still holding strong.
Irish cattle prices have come under renewed pressure in recent weeks, widening the gap with GB according to a new report.
The financial and emotional impact of rural crime in Northern Ireland is being highlighted as Rural Crime Week NI 2026 kicks off.
Pig/Poultry
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland.
Sheep
Research is confirming that sheep play a key role in helping to maximise the resource represented by hill farming systems.
There are currently 2,462 potential cases of bluetongue under investigation in Great Britain, Defra has confirmed.
The benefits of managing hill farms proactively have been confirmed by research and development work carried out in Northern Ireland.
A two-week extension to a public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help bTB in Northern Ireland has been announced.
Cattle
A pedigree Galloway cow has given birth to three bulls and a heifer – in what could be a first for the historic breed.
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has met with members of the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) on Brazilian beef and poultry products.
Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification (EID) ear tags from next week.
International wool prices have fallen back slightly from the highs recorded at the end of June this year, though demand remains sustainable.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first retailer to use AI-powered systems on its dairy farms to monitor animal welfare.
A new generation of young women are making their mark in a very positive way, both at farm level and within the agri-business sector.
Rural Life
The new legacy fund will support charities and community organisations local to its sites across the island of Ireland.
sheepdog trials
Four days of competition near the Co. Tyrone village of Stewartstown will determine the outcome of the 2026 Irish National Sheepdog Trials.
Farming leaders want the UK government to urgently ban Brazilian meat imports from next week to ensure the "health and safety" of consumers.
