Beef
The 2026 AgriSearch Beef Conference titled: 'Beefing Up Performance - Driving Productivity and Profitability' kicked off this morning.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Tuesday, January...
CalfCheck is a new video series designed to provide farmers with practical, science-based guidance to improve calf health and welfare.
The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations...
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court in relation to a water pollution...
Agri-Business
Lactalis Australia, part of the wider French dairy giant Lactalis, is set to close a processing site in a suburb of Brisbane.
NI Water will be launching its search for 27 new apprentices, HLA and graduates as part of its September 2026 Entry Level Academy intake.
Environment
Status Yellow rain warnings have been issued for a number of counties this week.
Dairy
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down.
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) recently hosted its annual Agri-Food and Life Sciences’ Careers’ Fair in Belfast
Ian McCluggage has highlighted the need for livestock farmers to significantly improve grass utilisation rates.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils in Northern Ireland (NI) to put their artistic abilities to the test.
CAFRE has launched a Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (B.E.E.F.) programme to help producers finish cattle faster.
Rural Life
Minister Andrew Muir has celebrated the award of £7.91 million in grants to over 2,350 rural community organisations and businesses this year
Beef and lamb prices are projected to remain steady in 2026 after 12 months of extreme volatility and uncertainty
UGS president Ivor Lowry has highlighted the significant challenges that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) continue to pose for NI agriculture.
CAFRE is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part in a network of ‘innovation farms’ across Northern Ireland.
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has recently proposed changes to how much agricultural workers will be paid.
Machinery
With slurry restrictions now lifted for the majority of the country and evenings begin to stretch, slurry tanks will be getting busy again.
Sheep
At Ballymena Mart's sheep sale, Clive and Joel Richardson are presenting 90 ewes being sold for absolutely no fault.
ABP Linden has confirmed its intention to cease retail packing at its facility based at Granville...
A Co. Armagh farm is leading the way in sustainable food production by turning a beef by-product, into a premium health and culinary product.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced that applicants can now apply for the Food and Drink Academy.
