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Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Ballynahinch, Co. Down-based commercial suckler farmer Barry Fitzsimons is set to show how a switch to Beef Shorthorn genetics has helped him improve his business at a Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Open Day on Saturday, September 9. For Barry...

Just wanted to know if you do, or if you know somebody that uses a Massey Ferguson 590 for hedge trimming. Is the hydraulic pump powerful enough?

Started last night on BBC Scotland. All seem like decent folk. Wonder if we will see a dry day on Uist...🤔

Now that the breeding ewe sales are in full swing, just wondering what yearlings and 4 tooth are going for. Specifically Texel crosses. How happy is everyone with the prices ??😂😂

How is everyones milling wheat quality this year. we cut some last week of july/first few days of august, all that is full spec just sent some laid cut last week and waiting for results.

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Colorado potato beetle larvae has been found in Kent for a second time, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed. On Friday, August 11, a single adult male Colorado...

Anyone fed rolled beans to youngstock between 3/4 months old until about 18 monthsish? Over the winter combined with rolled wheat to make an 18% blend (40% beans 60% wheat). I've never fed them but assume someone must have,how do they do on them? They seem like a cheap source of protein from...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The historic Castle Irvine Estate will be the new host for the 2023 Fermanagh County Show later this month. The show, which takes place on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, will feature a full show programme of cattle, sheep, goats and...

It was obvious it was always going to be ridiculous but we've reached the point now where it is being mocked. I'm sure we will evolve away from fossil fuels in due course, but net zero is dead. Good thing too because whether you are a climate change acolyte or not, as a policy it was absolutely...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Thousands of exhibitors, judges and spectators gathered at Shane’s Castle on the shores of Lough Neagh for the annual Antrim Show. The Fleming Family from Seaforde had a day to remember with a clean-sweep in the dairy section. They claimed the Jersey...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Laws to reduce fertiliser inputs have put some German wheat growers at a disadvantage, but recent trials there have shown that managing the soil-borne disease take-all with a seed treatment can help compensate. CPM reports. By Rob Jones...

Credit : Daily Telegraph (sunday) Waitrose boss attacks ministers for ditching animal welfare food labels Britain faces race to the bottom on food standards, warns James Bailey ByHannah Boland21 July 2023 • 7:02pm Waitrose has attacked ministers for shelving plans to make animal welfare...

like with GWP100... choose the way you measure you can make things worse

2 x 650/75/R32 Continental AC70H tyres for sale, taken off combine with usual signs of wear and one professionally repaired. £350 each. Collection only, Derby area.

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A Colorado potato beetle larvae has been discovered in Kent, with farmers urged to remain vigilant. The pest was identified on 11 July as confirmed by Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), and although endemic in Europe, this is the...

Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Removing the solid fraction of slurry and returning the liquid to the lagoon has long been a common practice on the continent, but there now appears a determined push to popularise it in Ireland. There are many advantages to removing the fibre from...

Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland A single adult Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) has been identified in Hampshire. Confirmation was made today (Friday, July 14) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency...

Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland Larvae in a field in Kent has been confirmed as Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). This is the first time an outbreak of the beetle has been confirmed in the UK since 1977 – although they are endemic in large parts of Europe. If not...

Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Those who would wish to boast of having a Ferrari or Lamborghini in their shed will have the opportunity to purchase either at the upcoming Cheffins sale in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It must be noted, however, that neither are likely to whizz around circles...

A new collaborative study published in the Journal PNAS finds that agricultural intensification, in particular pesticides and fertiliser use, is the main pressure for most bird population declines, especially for invertebrate feeders. Using ‘the most recent and largest empirical dataset ever...