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Charles O'Donnell

UFU members ‘outraged’ over vegan ads on bus

January 17, 2020

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that some of its members are “outraged” over vegan ads appearing on Translink buses in Northern Ireland.…

McDonald’s partners Prince’s Countryside Fund for ‘Beef it Up’

January 11, 2020

Beef

McDonald’s UK has entered into a three-year partnership with the Prince’s Countryside Fund to support family farm economic resilience. The fund, in conjunction…

NFUS presses politicians for solutions to biofuel suitability

January 11, 2020

Rural Life

The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is calling for politicians to provide solutions to issues related to the reliability of biofuel. In…

National Trust to plant 20 million trees over 10 years

January 11, 2020

Environment

The National Trust has announced one of the UK’s biggest woodland expansion and tree planting projects as part of its plan to become…

NI man arrested in ATM theft investigation

January 7, 2020

Rural Life

A man with an address in Northern Ireland has been arrested south of the border in Co. Monaghan as part of an investigation…

Brexit back in focus in House of Commons

January 7, 2020

Agri Politics

It is now less than four weeks to the Brexit deadline date of January 31, when the UK is set to leave the…

Farmers urged to monitor outwintered livestock

December 2, 2019

Beef

Farmers who choose to outwinter their livestock to reduce housing and feeding costs are being encouraged to monitor their livestock to “ensure that…

Interesting and challenging jobs available in NI agri sector

December 2, 2019

Agri-Business

Every month a wide range of jobs become available in the agri sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland, giving people the opportunity to…

Cross-border Land Incentive Scheme ‘well underway’

November 12, 2019

Environment

A cross-border Land Incentive Scheme for the River Derg catchment area in Northern Ireland is currently underway, with the aim of “benefiting farmers…

BVA releases 10 ‘pledges’ for parties in election

November 4, 2019

Agri Politics

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released a set of 10 pledges that it is calling on political parties to include in their…

Government launches £50 million tree-planting scheme

November 4, 2019

Environment

The Government has officially launched a £50 million scheme aimed towards increasing tree-planting rates in an effort to boost carbon sequestration. The Woodland…

Farmers warned of liver fluke risks in wet weather

November 4, 2019

Beef

Farmers in north Wales, north-west England and Scotland are being warned of the risk factors of liver fluke, due to the inclement conditions…

Beef and sheepmeat exports rise in 2019

November 4, 2019

Beef

Exports of UK beef (both fresh and frozen) increased by 18% to August of this year, while sheepmeat exports rose by 20% in…

Co. Down farmer honoured with grassland award

October 23, 2019

Sheep

A sheep farmer from Co. Down has been recognised for his grassland management techniques by the British Grassland Society (BGS). John Martin, from…

NI farm groups meet MP to discuss beef prices

October 21, 2019

Beef

Norther Ireland Farm Groups (NIFG), an umbrella group for a number of farmer representative organisations in Northern Ireland, have met with a North…

‘Government must deliver farm labour solutions before Brexit’

August 23, 2019

Agri-Business

The Government is being called on to put solutions in place to tackle farming labour issues before Brexit by the National Farmers’ Union…

Retailers and wholesalers sign on for ‘Love Lamb Week’

August 23, 2019

Sheep

Many of the UK’s largest retailers and wholesalers have signed on to take part in a promotion campaign for protected geographical indication (PGI)…

‘What are the benefits from a US trade deal we don’t have already?’

August 22, 2019

Environment

The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on the Government to explain what the opportunities are from a US trade…

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