Tillage
Seedtech has issued a crop update from its Co Waterford trials’ site, covering a range of winter cereal and oilseed rape varieties
N.Ireland
Farmers for Action has written to eleven UK supermarkets in the wake of the organisation’s recent protests outside six Tesco outlets
Agri-Business
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on UK farm production costs.
AHDB is confirming that its new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) online tool will be launched at the beginning of September.
Rothamsted Research is confirming a key breakthrough in developing a ‘gene edited’ barley, which can be specifically used for whole cropping
Robbie Butler MLA recognises the concerns of farmers regarding the possibility of de-stocking herds into the future.
Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across the north could face sharp increases in food prices.
There has been a strong welcome from the farm organisations for the commencement of the new tillage sustainability payments.
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), the role of calcium is a somewhat overlooked nutrient for tillage crops.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is to launch a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management tool.
Ulster Wool is confirming that wool markets around the world continue to strengthen. And this is good news for sheep farmers.
With land starting to dry out, Teagasc has confirmed eight field work priorities that can be addressed by tillage farmers
A Judicial Review, investigating the extension of Inheritance Tax to agricultural land and farm assets in the UK, has been held in London.
The importance of the Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) for Northern Ireland has been confirmed.
The Potash Development Association has published a new potato crop nutrition guidance leaflet, which will facilitate UK and Irish growers
Stormont has discussed a Private Members’ Bill drawn up with the aim of re-introducing Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont.
Opinion
The true start date to spring in the minds of Irish farmers over many generations has traditionally been St. Patrick’s Day.
Momentum continues to build behind the preparations being made to launch a new Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland.
Soil testing and analysis rates are on the decline across all of Ireland’s main agricultural land use sectors.
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has noted the strengthening of international grain prices since the start of the war in the Middle East
Farmers for Action (FFA) is highlighting the need to maintain a strong cohort of full time farmers in Northern Ireland.
Wilson’s Country was unique in winning two of the 2026 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) award categories.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) remains totally committed to securing a sustainable future for agriculture in Northern Ireland.
