Rural Life
March 2026 was globally the fourth-warmest on record, at 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus.
N.Ireland
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting positive grain yields for...
Agri-Business
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology Food Trust Report 2024 showed that farmers are most trusted food actors in the industry.
A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across the.
Dairy
The total number of bluetongue (BTV-3) cases in Great Britain has risen to 157, with 155 in England and two in Wales, according...
The rapid development of flash droughts are predicted to occur on a global scale, according to a...
According to AHDB Dairy, mozzarella cheese manufacturers could come under pressure in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit.
World News
Over 27,000 birds have been destroyed in Europe due to outbreaks of bird flu, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Europe has led the world in investment in the dairy processing industry over the past three years.
Digital dermatitis often leads to lameness, which decreases milk production and fertility rates in dairy cattle therefore early detection, prevention and treatment are essential.
EU
Some 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according to the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE).
Arable
The weather conditions in Ireland continue to be favourable for crop development and conditions in Europe are beneficial, the latest MARS report says.
A new report has highlighted the cost efficiency of Irish dairy production compared to that of other European countries.
Environment
Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel
The European Milk Board and the German Dairy Farmers Association (BDM) are to press in Europe for the introduction of their newly developed Market Responsibility Programme (MRP) which includes supply restriction measures.
