Kathleen O'Sullivan

Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal

The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...

DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland...

‘The Abbey Cowgirl’ pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland
‘The Abbey Cowgirl’ pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland

A young farmer from Co. Galway is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a vet – embarking on her studies...

Beware of machines for sale in ‘suspicious circumstances’ – PSNI
Beware of machines for sale in ‘suspicious circumstances’ – PSNI

The Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) is asking anyone who is offered a machine for sale in “suspicious circumstances” to...

DAERA commences scheme payments of £250m to NI farmers
DAERA commences scheme payments of £250m to NI farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has commenced payment of approximately £250 million to farmers in Northern...

NI brucellosis compensation rates for September 2025 confirmed
NI brucellosis compensation rates for September 2025 confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for September 2025. The...

Vineyards can act as firebreaks as wildfire risks increase across Europe
Vineyards can act as firebreaks as wildfire risks increase across Europe

As wildfire risks increase across Europe, well-managed vineyards can be useful in slowing or even stopping fires. This is particularly...

Strong European demand helps UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn in first half of year
Strong European demand helps UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn in first half of year

Strong demand from Europe helped the total value of UK dairy exports in the first half of 2025 to reach...

BVD: NI farmer input sought to help design new disease model
BVD: NI farmer input sought to help design new disease model

Farmers are being asked to help co-design a new computer simulation model that could inform the eradication of Bovine Viral...

Have you seen ‘jimson weed’ on your farm?
Have you seen ‘jimson weed’ on your farm?

Have you seen jimson weed on your farm – and do you know what it is? A plant with many...

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offences
Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offences

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that a farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined...

New suckler cow calculator for NI farmers launched
New suckler cow calculator for NI farmers launched

A new tool has been launched to help farmers participating in the Suckler Cow Scheme in Northern Ireland. The Suckler...

New succession programme ‘to help farm families plan for the future’
New succession programme ‘to help farm families plan for the future’

A new UK-wide initiative is aiming to tackle one of the most important and often most difficult conversations in agriculture:...

2026 for completion of £20m Ehrmann Cornish Dairy dessert production facility
2026 for completion of £20m Ehrmann Cornish Dairy dessert production facility

A £20m chilled dessert production facility in Cornwall is scheduled for completion in 2026. Following European dairy group Ehrmann’s acquisition...

Final registration deadline for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme approaching
Final registration deadline for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme approaching

The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching, the Department of Agriculture, Environment...

What is happening in NI on TB and wildlife ‘interventions’?
What is happening in NI on TB and wildlife ‘interventions’?

In the fourth instalment of Agriland’s new series, Silent spread – Ireland’s TB battle, we take a closer at look at...

Greencore raises 2025 profit forecast as strong Q3 performance reported
Greencore raises 2025 profit forecast as strong Q3 performance reported

Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group plc has reported a “strong financial and operational performance” for the year so far. In...

Farmers urged to take extra care during silage season
Farmers urged to take extra care during silage season

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farmers and contractors to take extra care when carrying...