Tillage
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.
N.Ireland
Newly appointed Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, John McLenaghan, has referenced his priorities for agriculture in Northern Ireland.
Pig/Poultry
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.
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has had a major impact on a significant range of winter cereal crops: barley, wheat and oats.
The requirement for more young people to play a proactive role within agriculture and rural society has never been greater.
Teagasc is strongly advising all tillage farmers and contractors to apply for the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Teagasc is to launch a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to help identify wild oat populations that are herbicide resistant.
organic agriculture
Organic beef and sheep production can deliver sustainable levels of income while also adding to the enjoyment of farming.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027.
The Soil Association is looking at ways of increasing its level of on-the-ground activity in Northern Ireland.
Agri-Business
Red meat, pig and poultry production in the US is forecast to exceed 2026 output levels next year, according to the latest projections.
Teagasc is confirming that trace element deficiencies are impacting severely on spring cereal crop performance
Environment
Field trials have confirmed the environmental risks linked to the conversion of permanent or improved grassland to arable farming.
farm support
A leading Northern Ireland politician has called for Westminster to provide a separate support package for agriculture in the region.
Dale Farm
Dale Farm is using Balmoral Show 2026 as a platform to profile its significant investment plans for the future
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has kick started a campaign designed to highlight the key role played by the organisation.
This week will provide tillage farmers with the opportunity to complete their disease control programmes on winter cereal crops
A leading politician has called on Westminster to introduce a fuel subsidy for farmers in Northern Ireland to bolster food security.
Beef
The next phase of the Bovine Genetics Project in Northern Ireland has been announced, including a new online livestock genetics portal.
