Organised by the Agricultural Engineers Association, the event highlighted alternative options for farmers that could help solve cost problems.

Thousands attend event to learn about latest farming technology

It’s been a challenging time for farming -  we capture the resilience displayed by the agriculture community and the respite provided by the Balmoral show.

Celebrate the best of NI agriculture with special programme - UTV at the show

In a breakthrough test, researchers found the seeds survived in moon soil. There was a downside, however.

Cress grown in lunar soil could lead to crops on the moon, scientists say

Emma Windsor, Fiona Wilshaw and Kate Young are working together to raise money for a farming charity and highlight the challenges facing the industry.

Young farmers take on 3,400 cows in 28-hour 'milking marathon'

Undated handout photo issued by Cheffins of a 1982 County 1474 "Short Nose" tractor that has sold at auction for £214,400, in what auctioneers say is a UK record for a modern classic machine. The 40 year old tractor would have cost around £20,000 when it was originally bought.
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The restored 1982 machine was bought by a collector who had grown up on a farm.

Sale of 40-year-old tractor breaks auction record

A former vet from the Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs has received a £1.25million pay-out and an apology from DAERA.

Whistleblower receives ‘largest settlement of its type’ from government

A pint of milk is predicted to double in price as dairy farmers struggle with the cost of feed and fuel. Helen smith sold 40 of her cattle to tackle costs.

Dairy farmer fears losing business as industry struggles with spiralling costs 

Small as it is, NI produces more carbon emissions per head of population than China – however, it is among the world leaders when it comes to renewable energy.

Up Close: How NI can be a world leader in tackling climate crisis

More than 1,000 children in Surrey and Sussex have been able to experience caring for sheep during a week-long pilot project in primary schools. 

Lambs loaned to primary schools to help inspire farmers of tomorrow

There is growing concern in rural Wales that agricultural land is being lost as big companies buy local farms to plant trees and offset their carbon footprint.

Should Wales prioritise saving agricultural land or tackling climate change?

 Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has bid for £70million to help Northern Ireland farmers hit by supply issues linked to the Ukraine war.

DUP's Poots £70m farmers' aid bill and warns food prices to rise 'significantly'

Breeders showcased livestock at the UK Dairy Expo, back in Carlisle for the first time since 2020. The war in Ukraine is creating extra costs for the industry.

UK's biggest spring dairy event returns to Carlisle

Edwin Poots told UK ministerial counterparts more must be done to prepare for surging food prices and keeping supply safe in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland warned to brace for food price surges due to Russia's invasion

Politicians will review the employment rules for seasonal workers in the agricultural industry, after concerns were raised by the Jersey Farmers Union.

Review launched into permits for Jersey's agricultural workers

Fewer cold nights in August and September delayed the growth of the vegetable in the UK, meaning farmers could not supply supermarkets for Christmas.

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