Richard Halleron

The eradication of BVD remains the number one priority for Animal Health Ireland (AHI). And the clock is ticking.

The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland's dairy and beef sectors.

The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors.

Significant moisture stress is now becoming a challenge in crops across Europe, according to the European Commission.

The planting of spring crops is now, more or less, finished across Europe, the European Commission has confirmed.

Estimates of the amount of cereals fed on farm have been revised upwards to levels comparable with the previous season

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming the continuing commitment of GB compounders to barley as a constituent of livestock rations.

Newry Show 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 27th on lands at 12 to 18 Derrywilliagan Road, Bessbrook.

Pig returns have fallen by the equivalent of £30 per finished animal over the past 12 months. This is according to Trevor Shields, owner of the Kilkeel-based Glenmarshal pedigree herd.

A new record was set at Ballymena Show 2026 at the weekend with the Valais Blacknose breed taking the supreme championship at the event’s prestigious sheep section for the first time.