Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across the country after being delayed due to the difficult spring weather conditions encountered this year.
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) senior dairying advisor, Alan Agnew and senior beef and sheep advisor, Rachel Megarrell have issued some guidance to farmers on actions to take as the weather improves.
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Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
Food insecurity and malnutrition have become a “new normal” according to the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
QU Dongyu, director-general of the FAO said that the ‘Global Report on Food Crises’, published today (Wednesday, April 24), should serve as a wake-up call, and ensure that we don’t neglect the provision of agricultural aid in emergency situations.
The report shows that food crises are becoming...
Rum to the rescue: this Hawaiian scientist is working with distilleries to save native sugarcane
Written by Kiki Aranita from the Guardian
Sugarcane biodiversity disappeared as big plantations dominated the sugar trade in Hawaii, but now native varieties are making a comeback
Noa Kekuewa Lincoln remembers when he first encountered native Hawaiian sugarcane in 2004. The fresh stalks, bursting with color, might have sprouted from Willy Wonka’s imagination, not the soil.
Lincoln, a kanaka...
Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has provided clarification on how the department intends to take forward the transition of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements into the new Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) entitlements.
The transition takes place ahead of the launch of the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP) next year (2025).
It is currently planned that the current Basic Payment Scheme will be...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The UK Agri-Tech Centre has published reports on “potential actions” farmers can take to reduce emissions and the innovation pipeline that will help the livestock sector reach net zero.
CEO of Agri-Tech Centre, Phil Bicknell gave evidence to the House of Lords environment and climate change committee as part of their inquiry on methane.
Agri-Tech Centre told the Lords that farmers can take steps now to reduce methane emissions, and technology is...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
In honour of Great British Beef Week 2024, from Tuesday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 30, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is bringing consumers behind the farm gate to strengthen their connection with where their beef comes from.
UFU president, David Brown said that through a wide range of different media formats, from videos to articles, the UFU is inviting consumers to experience life on a beef farm.
Mr. Brown said that farmers across NI produce...
Australian primary producers say they ‘can’t afford’ to pay proposed biosecurity levy
Written by Eliza Spencer from the Guardian
National Farmers Federation says farmers are already paying for the measures and should not be made to pay more
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In September Jon Lockwood travelled to an almond orchard in Balranald in the New South Wales Riverina, and euthanised about 2,500 of...
Somerset farmer, Nick Bragg, of Frogmary Green Farm, is embarking on an extraordinary cycling challenge alongside a Krone BiG X forager, to raise awareness and funds for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).
The challenge involves a 1,000-mile route starting at Northumberland County Show on 26 May, travelling south via Suffolk Show on 30 and 31 May, before finishing at the Royal Cornwall Show on 5 June.
Mr Bragg explains the ambitious journey will span multiple counties and...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
Ministers are being asked by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support seven industry projects through a grant to GB Potatoes.
The recommendation has been made by the AHDB following the wind down of levy payer activities within the sector and it is supported by the main potato membership organisations.
Letters of support for the proposal have been received from the National...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
A senior lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast has been named ‘World Vet of the Year 2024’ at the prestigious Global Veterinary Awards.
Co. Down man, Simon Doherty was given the honour in recognition of his dedication and contribution to his field, at the awards which were hosted by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dr. Doherty, who is a senior lecturer in Animal Health in the School of Biological Sciences and...
Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland
Two men were taken to hospital for treatment following an incident involving slurry gas on a farm in Co. Antrim in recent days.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and emergency services, including members of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue (NIFRS), attended the scene in Larne on Sunday evening (April 21).
The men, one aged in his 30s and the other in his 60s, were brought to hospital from the farm.
“Police, along with emergency...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
In light of difficult weather conditions, farmers are being urged to focus on achieving between 28-33% of dry matter (DM) when ensiling grass, as this is pivotal to good fermentation.
Forage technical support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Lientjie Colahan, said: “We’re expecting first cuts to be high in fibre and lignin and low in dry matter and sugars.
“Grass has not had the best conditions to start the season, with many people unable to graze...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Securing optimal levels of carbon reduction within a robotic milking enterprise was the focus of a recent farm walk.
The event was hosted by William and Alan McConnell from Drumgaw in Co. Armagh, in association with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
The father and son team milk 135 cows using a robot. William is still very active on the farm, with Alan’s son James now taking on more of the herd management, although...
Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland
Trouw Nutrition Ireland has become the latest organisation to join the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Farm Safety Partnership (FSP).
The FSP aims to increase farm safety awareness and to reduce work-related fatalities and injuries on Northern Ireland’s farms.
Affiliates are businesses or organisations that operate in Northern Ireland, who formally support the work of the partnership and help promote safety messages to the...
The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by James Barker and Chris Pickles from our Procurement Team.
James starts by discussing how currency and the escalations of geopolitics around the Black Sea and the Middle East are affecting the markets.Chris then delves into how this is affecting grains in particular touching on the situation in the Black Sea, Europe and the recent global movement of grains.
The team talk about the fact the market still has a bearish sentiment to it and...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
NFU (National Farmers’ Union) Scotland has written to Scottish government to enable farmers, crofters and growers to continue to produce high quality food against the backdrop of one of the “most challenging springs” on record.
Agricultural businesses across Scotland, and the many businesses upstream and downstream that rely on them, have suffered as a result of sustained cold and wet weather, according to NFU Scotland.
The letter pointed out that...
Our response to the Rock Review: one year on
Written by The Team
Credit: The Lockinge Estate
The tenanted farming sector is a vital part of the rural economy.
In 2022, the Rock Review, an independent report of tenant farming in England, was published. It included a number of recommendations to ensure the longevity and prosperity of the sector.
Our response to the Rock Review set out our commitments in light of its recommendations.
It is now one year on from the publication of...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced it is partnering with Interbev to deliver the “Let’s Change Lamb” campaign in Hauts-de-France.
The campaign aims to upskill butchers and focus on smaller cuts to “drive demand” among younger French consumers. It will provide the AHDB team in France with the ideal platform to further promote English lamb.
Events will be held in the region over the next year, including seminars on...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs announced today (Tuesday, April 23) that the 2024 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Transfer is closing soon.
Farmers are being reminded that any BPS Entitlement Transfers for this year must be completed by midnight on Thursday, May 2.
The application period for transferring BPS entitlements this year opened on March 1.
Northern Irish farmers, or their agents, who wish to transfer...
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Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.