Farm Life

The headline ‘cow burps seen from space’ is guaranteed to reinforce the widely held assumption that cattle are amongst the biggest contributor to global warning.

Here are some useful tips, pieces of advice and places to go if you are considering a career in farming, or are already in the industry and need some support.

Auction marts play a key role in the agricultural community, and inspiring the next generation is key in order for marts to continue to thrive.

Falling consumer demand for dairy products has been highlighted by processors announcing March and April milk price cuts.

With reduced support payments being increasingly felt, Cedric Porter spoke to business consultants Andersons about what the future holds for farm businesses.

Abnormally high levels of frozen New Zealand sheepmeat entering the UK from September to November last year needs to act as a ‘stark warning’ with UK lamb prices under pressure.

It is not easy to gain a farm tenancy, but for Laura and Matt Elliot, they were given a second chance and now farm in their own right. Wendy Short finds out more.

Pembrokeshire Creamery has completed the purchase of land for a new milk processing facility at the Pembrokeshire Food Park in Withybush, near Haverfordwest.

Spending all day outdoors while using your knowledge of biology and chemistry to problem solve is the dream job for many. Alice Dyer finds out why more people should consider a career in agronomy.

Farming bodies have welcomed the new Windsor Framework, hailing the post-Brexit trade deal as a ‘positive’ step for agriculture in Northern Ireland.