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NI farmers hit with £96m yearly bill from bovine TB, study finds
Industry
NI farmers hit with £96m yearly bill from bovine TB, study finds
Bovine TB is draining more than £96 million a year from Northern Ireland's farmers, according to a damning new. Learn about tb study finds for UK farmers.
April 2026 · 6 min read
Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first
News
Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first
Tesco has begun converting surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfill into animal feed at a UK facility for the first time — a move that could...
April 2026 · 4 min read
First UK dairy carbon network farm walk in Northern Ireland hosted in Down
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First UK dairy carbon network farm walk in Northern Ireland hosted in Down
AgriSearch hosted the first UK Dairy Carbon Network farm walk in Northern Ireland on the Williamson family's Co. Down farm, focusing on breeding and.
April 2026 · 6 min read
Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing
Machinery
Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing
A national farm data-sharing system has moved a significant step closer after an AHDB pilot demonstrated strong industry backing and clear practical bene...
April 2026 · 6 min read
Falling prices and palm oil trend raise concerns for UK dairy sector
Industry
Falling prices and palm oil trend raise concerns for UK dairy sector
Dairy farmers are facing their toughest spring in years as milk prices continue to fall below the cost of. Learn about dairy sector for UK farmers.
April 2026 · 8 min read
Best Grass Varieties for UK Livestock: Your 2026 Guide to Top Picks
Arable
Best Grass Varieties for UK Livestock: Your 2026 Guide to Top Picks
Why Choosing the Best Grass Matters for UK Farmers If you’re running livestock in the UK, picking the best grass […]
April 2026 · 7 min read
Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market
Industry
Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market
South Oxfordshire District Council has given the green light to relocate one of the south east's most important livestock markets, in a decision describe...
April 2026 · 5 min read
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