15+ hour, 45+ min ago  (531+ words) The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the majority of winter barley crops are looking well across most regions of the UK. In terms of development, the crops are ranging from tillering to Growth Stage 31. Growers are…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (238+ words) A webinar exploring the potential of faba beans in building sustainable plant-protein value chains is set to take place tomorrow (Thursday, April 2). Titled 'Creating plant protein value chains - Faba bean', the session will highlight how this crop can contribute to…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (786+ words) Teagasc research scientist, Dr. Richie Hackett, has confirmed a number of priorities when it comes to the nutrition of winter rye crops. The cereal'is relatively new in Ireland in the modern era, although it was grown in the past. However,…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (497+ words) Ulster Farmers" Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for over 35 years. He joined the organisation in 1991 as a policy officer, working across the fish farming, pig and poultry committees…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (12+ words) Watch: 'We're not going to be flooded with Brazilian beef' - Michael O'Leary'Agriland...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (311+ words) This week's factory quotes have seen beef price cuts largely stalled, with most outlets starting the week off at the same price level as last week. Meanwhile, some of the higher-paying outlets have reduced their steer price quote to a…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (376+ words) This week's sheep trade sees more positive news coming in the form of further price increases at factory outlets. Official spring lamb factory quotes are now at "10/kg and conversations with farmers would indicate higher prices are being secured in…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (256+ words) The dairy calf to beef resource contains 10 practical actions designed to support farmers engaged in dairy calf-to-beef systems. Commenting on the launch, Minister Heydon said: "The production of this practical manual by Teagasc along with newer technologies such as the…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (460+ words) Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has said that Ireland's co-operative milk supply model is already in line with new EU rules on milk supply contracts. Earlier this month, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (510+ words) Dairy is "aligned with consumer preferences" and there are "many opportunities for long-term growth". This is according to UK-based New Nutrition Business (NNB), a specialist provider of strategic and market insights into the business of food, nutrition and health. Julian…...