Beef
The global supply of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has seen a significant increase.
Dairy
European veterinary authorities have confirmed foot and mouth disease (FMD) has taken hold on the island of Cyprus.
Rural Life
Unlimited fines have been introduced in England and Wales today for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening protections for farm animals.
Agri-Business
Police in Italy have said that an Irish cattle trader was scammed of 115 cattle he was not paid for by fraudsters in the country.
Developing countries need smarter collaborations to improve animal health and sustainably transform the livestock sector
Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable according to Qu Dongyu, FAO DG
N.Ireland
The Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the reported theft of a number of valuable bullocks in Co. Tyrone
Farmers in The Netherlands have been warned that a planned ‘military helicopter exercise’ this week could impact on their livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the UK Government’s announcement earlier this week on the easing of border checks.
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock...
Arable
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched two new livestock market indicators in a bid to improve livestock market transparency.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the 2025 Northern Ireland farm census.
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), latest figures show a profitability boost for the 2024 fiscal year
DAERA is reminding all livestock keepers they have less than four weeks to use any remaining stocks of ‘UK’ prefixed livestock ID tags
Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir, has today (Thursday, May 22) published an ambitious 10-point plan to improve animal welfare
Livestock farmers are advised to assess feed requirements as ongoing dry weather conditions could impact future supplies, according to AHDB
A new Sustainable Food Trust report challenges the assumption that livestock such as cattle and sheep are always part of the climate problem.
A new study Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to reducing global antibiotic use.
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in...
Machinery
Claas has been taking a long hard look at how the smaller farm tractor is used nowadays, including all models of 120hp or less.
One of the biggest oversights that a farmer can make is underestimating the insurance value of livestock maintained within the busi
One of the biggest events in the agricultural calendar in Northern Ireland is underway today (Thursday, December 12) as elite..,..
