Agri-Business
Although farmers globally are battling financial uncertainty, they are still keen to invest in new technology that helps them cut costs.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) called for import standards to be upheld after concerns were raised about poultry controls in Thailand.
Beef
A range of business support tools to help beef producers assess production options, plan and make informed decisions has been launched.
Dairy
Lung scanning can detect respiratory disease in visibly healthy calves, new research from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has shown.
Tillage
This year’s forage maize harvest could well be one of the earliest on record. In contrast to cereals, maize is a deep rooting crop.
The UFU has warned that inflation is placing pressure on farming viability, exposing the vulnerability of food production to geopolitics.
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets, despite no new confirmed sightings.
Three steaks from across the island of Ireland are among the winners of the 2026 edition of the World Steak Challenge.
The North's Education Authority (EA) has confirmed that some chicken served in Northern Ireland’s school dinners may be halal-certified.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed it is investigating a report of potential badger-baiting in rural Co. Derry.
Teenagers interested in agriculture are being called on to take part in this year's ABP Angus youth challenge.
Weather permitting, South Co Antrim dairy farmer, Robert Duncan, will be harvesting forage maize within a fortnight.
Despite 942 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 confirmed in the UK during the 2026/2027 season so far, dairy trade is still holding strong.
Irish cattle prices have come under renewed pressure in recent weeks, widening the gap with GB according to a new report.
The financial and emotional impact of rural crime in Northern Ireland is being highlighted as Rural Crime Week NI 2026 kicks off.
Pig/Poultry
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland.
Sheep
Research is confirming that sheep play a key role in helping to maximise the resource represented by hill farming systems.
There are currently 2,462 potential cases of bluetongue under investigation in Great Britain, Defra has confirmed.
The benefits of managing hill farms proactively have been confirmed by research and development work carried out in Northern Ireland.
A two-week extension to a public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help bTB in Northern Ireland has been announced.
Cattle
A pedigree Galloway cow has given birth to three bulls and a heifer – in what could be a first for the historic breed.
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has met with members of the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) on Brazilian beef and poultry products.
Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification (EID) ear tags from next week.
