Tillage
Soil moisture deficits are currently sitting at around 60mm, which means main crop potatoes need rain to boost their yield potential.
N.Ireland
The PSNI has made an arrest after two people - including a girl (8) - were seriously injured in a collision involving a quad bike and a van.
Rural Life
The ongoing heatwaves across Europe are wreaking havoc for crops, with quality, yield and availability of produce are all being impacted.
Dairy
A top price of 5,000gns was paid at the Drointon Summer Heatwave Sale during the week as part of the Border and Lakeland Show and Sale.
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the opening of applications for the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS).
The UFU is encouraging its members to report issues with the application process for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.
The private woodland sector is calling for funding clarity regarding a new forestry development programme in Northern Ireland.
Rural GP and part-time farmer, Dr Rebecca Orr, has been named as Northern Ireland’s Farm Safety Hero 2026.
ram
As breeding season approaches, farmers will be turning their attention to ensuring rams are fit, fertile and capable of working effectively.
Sinn Féin's Declan McAleer has criticised the response from Stormont's agriculture minister to a question on carbon sequestration.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling the introduction of more flexible slurry spreading periods in Northern Ireland.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has confirmed the opening date...
Pig/Poultry
Recent years have seen great strides made to maintain active numbers of traditional pig breeds maintained at viable levels.
DAERA has announced the opening of tranche 2 of the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).
Sheep
Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan, has noted the recent increase in lamb market prices.
A CAFRE student from Co. Antrim has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.
The Campaign for Wool has paid tribute following the death of its chairperson, Peter Ackroyd MBE.
DAERA has launched a procurement competition to appoint a provider of on-farm bovine tuberculosis (bTB) biosecurity advice.
Just one decision, shortcut or missed hazard can bring a devastating change to the lives of a farm family, HSENI has warned.
As is always the case, the level of competition within the dairy rings at Castlewellan Show 2026 in Co. Down was extremely strong.
Pottinger is renowned for its continuous strides in the machinery market, something which is evident with it's updated mower range.
