Richard Halleron

Approximately 15mm of much-needed rain has fallen in east Co. Cork over the past 24 hours, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins.

Saturday, August 15th sees Ballymena Mart hosting one of the Limousin breed’s ‘not to be missed events’ in Northern Ireland: the annual Ladies in Red Show and Sale.

It is now widely recognised as a true highlight of the agricultural calendar across the UK and Ireland.

The long-awaited rains that fell in some parts of the country over the past few days are starting to eat into the soil moisture deficits that have built up since the end of June.

There has been a slight easing of UK future grain markets, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).

Disease control is essential in fodder beet to maintain a healthy green leaf canopy and maximise root yield.

Downpatrick cereal grower Neill Patterson is gearing up to cut 200ac of winter wheat over the coming days, assuming the rain holds off.

Bord Bia has confirmed that agendas for meetings of its Farmer Forum are developed in conjunction with the forum's committee membership.

Recent heatwaves have severely impacted many winter and summer crops growing across Europe, according to Brussels.

Calls have been made for the publication of the full economic assessment linked to the latest Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals for Northern Ireland.