Tillage
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK
More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
N.Ireland
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...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Agri Politics
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...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
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...
Dairy Technical
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...
N.Ireland
New BVD measures in NI a 'crucial development' - farm org
New Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) measures introduced by Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs are “crucial” to support...
N.Ireland
Boy (13) dies following quad incident in Co. Armagh
Police have confirmed that a 13-year-old boy has died following a quad bike incident yesterday (Thursday, January 2) in Co. Armagh....
N.Ireland
CAFRE leads reformulation for healthier food products
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is continuing to collaborate with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to...
Environment
FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is 'backward step'
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture not...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
N.Ireland
Free range turkeys performed very well in 2024 - expert
Free range turkeys performed tremendously well in 2024, according to Co. Armagh–based producer, Andrew Gardiner. The excellent weather at the...
N.Ireland
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud
Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
N.Ireland
Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent
The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by the Agri-Food...
N.Ireland
Never underestimate the insurance value of livestock - expert
One of the biggest oversights that a farmer can make is underestimating the insurance value of livestock maintained within the...