N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Minister Andrew Muir cited "resource constraints" for lack of additional tractor training for teens.
Machinery
As slurry and fertiliser applications commence, its is important that farmers consider the impact of machinery on soil structure
Tillage
A recent crop walk hosted by CAFRE on the South Down farm of Shaw Hanna featured a discussion on the key challenge posed by winter barley
Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, is confirming that the time to control yellow rust in winter wheat crops is now.
Members of a CAFRE Business Sustainability Group had the recent opportunity of walking winter wheat and barley crops in Co. Down.
CAFRE has launched their water quality training programme to support agri-professionals who work with farmers to protect NI waterways.
Thirty five different weed species are now resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides in countries around the world.
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship
The use of twin cap nozzles on sprayers when applying pre-emergence herbicides has been strongly recommended.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise is now delivering the Bovine Genetics Project Agri-professionals Programme.
Agri-Business
DAERA has announced the appointment of four new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group.
CAFRE has launched a Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (B.E.E.F.) programme to help producers finish cattle faster.
CAFRE is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part in a network of ‘innovation farms’ across Northern Ireland.
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.
Countryside Services Limited has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Farming for Sustainability Scheme.
DAERA will host a series of awareness events across Northern Ireland to inform farmers about the new Farming Sustainability Payment scheme.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise has extended the deadline for the Horticulture Pilot Scheme to January 2026.
Beef
Ventilation will be key to calf health over the coming months according to a beef and sheep adviser with CAFRE.
In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers...
Four Irish universities have been selected to advance to the final of the Great Agri-Food Debate which will take place next year.
The NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
AgriSearch is planning to recruit a new group of farmers for its refreshed GrassCheck Farm Network in Northern Ireland.
