1+ week, 4+ day ago   (317+ words) Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification (EID) ear tags from next week. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that this will be introduced from September…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (386+ words) This was the subject of discussion with two recent graduates from the College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise's (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus, Catherine McAdoo and Kaitlyn McBride. Both attended the 2026 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials held at Stuart Hall Estate, near…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been invited on what is described as a "study tour" in the Republic of Ireland on improving nutrient utilisation. Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering farmers the opportunity…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (388+ words) Heineken has recently unveiled plans to support large-scale regenerative farming practices, targeting malting barley growers in the UK. However, the brewing giant has stopped short of confirming an intention to follow suit in Ireland. Heineken’s plans for the UK market…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (445+ words) A series of open days focused on "smart sheep farming" are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month. Sheep equipment and technology company Cotter Agritech, will be joined at the events by the National Sheep Association Northern Ireland,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (542+ words) Farmers in Denmark say they are holding back on any investments until there is clarity about the new government’s goals for the agricultural sector. In a shock move, the new centre-left coalition government formed in March has abolished the historic…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (411+ words) Demand for lime spreading services in Northern Ireland has increased significantly over the past fortnight - a trend that looks set to continue. This is according to agricultural contractors in the south Co. Antrim area. Driving this trend are numerous factors....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (538+ words) Potato packer and processer, Wilson’s Country is trialling methods of production that result in lower carbon emissions. The company has secured significant reductions in its carbon footprint in recent years. However, up to now, its investment in both new technologies…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (400+ words) Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the opening of applications for the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS). The measure is actively encouraging eligible farmers to take advantage of the funding available. The party's agriculture spokesperson said: "I welcome the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (504+ words) Welsh farmers are set to receive over £1 billion in funding across three years as the government has announced its budget for the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The Welsh government outlined that the scheme will provide £340 million each year until…...