Machinery
Swedish tractor brand Swed-Trac only built about 60 tractors before going bankrupt in 1987, but now one is up for auction again.
N.Ireland
The UK Met Office has named the second storm of the season as Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds this weekend to Northern Ireland
Potato growers across Northern Ireland need to “recognise the value of their produce”, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).
Dairy
Could a lower carbon footprint open the door to new rewards for farmers as retailers put greater value on sustainability?
Tillage
Planting winter barley remains an option. in Northern Ireland, according to crops' specialist, Leigh McClean.
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has warned of possible liver fluke infections in cattle and sheep this autumn and winter.
Valtra has looked to test both the speed and precision of its new T Series of tractors via two extreme tests in Austria and Germany.
Forestry
Changing the mindset of farmers will be key to developing vibrant forestry and woodland development sectors into the future.
Pig/Poultry
Bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now.
Sheep
Recreational walkers in Northern Ireland have been urged to keep dogs under control after a recent attack on sheep near the Giant's Causeway.
Shortening the production and processing chain will be key in delivering sustainability across the farming and food sectors.
Queens University Belfast is launching a research project that aims to increase livestock productivity and reduce methane emissions
Grass
AFBI is confirming that it will continue to have full use of the grass genetics developed over recent years.
Beef Technical
More than 250 farmers travelled to the Foyle Food Group’s ‘Farms of Excellence’ in Co. Tyrone for the annual Autumn Producer Event.
Foyle Food Group has announced a £15 million investment today (Wednesday, October 14) to upgrade production at its Omagh site in Tyrone.
Beef
ABP has announced an initiative intended to support young farmers within its Northern Irish supply base, the ABP Future Farmers Programme;
Two suspect cases of bluetongue are currently under investigation in Northern Ireland.
A tractor driver was fined £65 (nearly €77) and handed penalty points after being spotted by police driving on a motorway in the North.
The cost of farm fires in Northern Ireland rose to an estimated £11.8 million in 2025, 73% higher than year-on-year.
Annual global milk supplies are now forecast to increase by 2.2% in 2026 due to strong flows in...
Environment
Corncrake chicks have been caught on camera on Rathlin Island, confirming a major breeding success for the species.
Agri-Business
There is growing evidence that digital and social media services are helping to better inform the general public about modern farming systems.
Forage maize crops harvested over recent days on the South Antrim dairy farm of Robert Duncan have yielded up to 18t/ac on fresh weight basis.
