Latest farming, agriculture news Ireland

Opening and closing silo 12 times

Robert Irwin - September 25, 2018

SlurryKat leads the way with new green bedding system

Keenan teams up with Britains to launch MechFiber365 die cast replica model

JCB announces £50 million investment in new factory

Lungworm threat extends late into grazing season

Lidl Ireland’s Kick Start puts small local food firms on the map

Steven Moore - September 23, 2018

Leading business awards open for entries

Steven Moore - September 23, 2018

Top firms looking to grow supply chain at Chamber event

Steven Moore - September 23, 2018

Northern Ireland’s Food Heartland toasts 2018 awards winners

Steven Moore - September 23, 2018

NEWS

Lungworm threat extends late into grazing season

Robert Irwin - September 25, 2018

THE very dry weather and recent heavy rain is likely to lead to late outbreaks of lungworm disease (husk) in grazing cattle, caused by...

Producing top quality Greyface lambs

Robert Irwin - September 23, 2018

ARNOLD Douglas and son Brian have been producing Greyface lambs on the foothills of Benevenagh Mountain for years. Their priority is to produce crossbred...

Holstein judges in force at Bushmills

September 23, 2018

NI hosts Simmental judges from the UK

September 23, 2018

African Swine Fever (ASF) fears

September 22, 2018

New Zealand links up with Canada over lamb

September 22, 2018

BEEF

Prevention is better than cure

Farmweek - December 19, 2017

CAROLINE Walsh farms a herd of 64 dairy cows along with her husband Joe with 100 per cent Spring calving with 12 replacement stock...

Loughash annual charity stockjudging event

February 19, 2018

Northern Ireland Sheepdog Handlers’ Association Nursery Final 2017

December 7, 2017

Blackface females sell to 1500gns in Ballymena

February 25, 2018

‘Queen of the Milky Way’ a big hit with young farmers

January 20, 2018

RURAL YOUTH

Kesh ‘rock the boat’ at bed push for charity

Donnelly Group launches ‘Pick-Up Round Up’

City of Derry first club meeting attracts 57 members

Kilraughts’ summer draws to a close

YFCU members enjoy an active Junior Weekend

Sun shines on the annual rare breed show and sale at...

Successful Fermanagh goat show

Remember, remember the first of September for hedge-cutting season

Rathfriland YFC to host big breakfast and info morning

Diversity

Paddington to appear at Glenarm Castle

Greenmount Country Stores plans Open Day

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch reveals golden age for goldfinches

Chefs using local ingredients for unique dishes

Suppliers in Northern Ireland get a ‘Kick Start’ from Lidl

Millbrook Lodge chef at World Pesto Championships

Home-grown Japanese herb being used by Titanic chef

Invitation to annualHolstein NI Open Day

New Taste the Greatness guides to food from NI

10 Things to Do In Northern Ireland

Lurgan Show annual general meeting

More than 70 trade stands to attend Holstein NI open day

Team Ireland are world’s best butchers

Fancy a cuppa of Rwandan Orange Pekoe tea?

Ispini Charcuterie on awards shortlist

Delicious double for Hillmount Garden Centre at Business Awards

FARMWEEK NEWS

Joan (left) and Jackie Collins during the filming of the New Year's Eve Graham Norton Show, at The London Studios, south Lond

Dame Joan Collins on late sister Jackie: I miss her every...

Scottish Crime Writer Val McDermid in front of words and images form her book New Year Resurrection, which is being projected

Crime writer Val McDermid shortlisted for literary prize

Aurivo launches MilkFlex Loan Scheme for dairy farmers

Proven sires stable despite index change

Niche role for Galloways in Irish Republic

Three young sires make their debut amongst proven top 10

LATEST REVIEWS

Florence Simpson

Steven Moore - February 14, 2018

Daughter of a well-known Ayrshire dairy farmer, 22-year-old Florence Simpson of Mount Pleasant, Lambeg, near Lisburn, has grown up on one of Northern Ireland’s...

Citroen winners rewarded following Eglinton series

January 11, 2018

New on-farm SDCT service for dairy farmers being trialled in UK

March 5, 2018

Dale Farm to report strong, consistent growth as spotlight turns to...

May 17, 2018

More than 70 trade stands to attend Holstein NI open day

April 23, 2018

Show success for Side Saddle Association

June 25, 2018

BUSINESS

Low-salt bacon is Oh So Lean success

Steven Moore - April 15, 2018

A low-salt bacon has been developed by Oh So Lean, an award winning specialist in premium low-fat and healthy meats in Kilkeel. The new bacon...

‘Improving sheep farming profits’ Open Day in Comber

Terri Dougan - April 15, 2018

DO you want to find out how to play catch up once grass starts to grow? Find out at a profit led sheep open day...

Good entry catalogued for Dungannon sale

Robert Irwin - April 13, 2018

TAAFFE Auctions has confirmed that next week’s Dungannon Dairy Sale has attracted an entry of 19 bulls, 12 heifer calves, 80 fresh calved heifers...

Simmental bulls soar to 3,300gns at Dungannon

Robert Irwin - April 8, 2018

PRICES reached a ceiling of 3,300gns at the NI Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club’s spring show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Auctioneer Trevor Wylie...

NMR names new NI Business Manager

Terri Dougan - April 8, 2018

MILK recording and dairy information company NMR has appointed Ivor Hyndman as field business manager in Northern Ireland. Ivor, pictured, has been with NMR for...