Environment
New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality
NI Water has invited farmers within the Seagahan catchment in Co. Armagh to take part in a fully funded scheme...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
UFU: NI beef industry facing ‘perfect storm’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in...
N.Ireland
How does a new cross-border project plan to create ‘climate-friendly’ beef?
Underpinning the new cross-border project researching “climate-friendly beef” is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved in equal...
N.Ireland
Irish cattle prices ease despite ‘continued supply constraints’ – ADHB
Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of this year, despite supplies remaining well below...
N.Ireland
The significance of LMC’s farm quality assurance logo
The Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) logo has a public recognition rating of over...
N.Ireland
New traceability rules for NI keepers of alpacas, llamas and deer
New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for the keeping of camelid and cervid animals,...
N.Ireland
New €5.75m cross-border ‘climate-friendly beef’ project launched
Twelve farms, north and south, are set to take part in a new cross border project which aims to help...
N.Ireland
‘A cost of farming crisis is emerging’ in UK – consultant
Retail food prices are set to strengthen considerably over the coming months, but this may not translate into better farm...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool sees prices reach highest level in a decade
Ulster Wool has confirmed that farmer member returns for the 2025 clip year are set to hit their highest level...
N.Ireland
Final phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open this summer
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed it is reopening the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for...
N.Ireland
DAERA urges farmers to submit Single Application by deadline
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has urged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single...
N.Ireland
CAFRE celebrating farms’ ‘working assets’ for National Hedgerow Week
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), alongside The Tree Council, is marking National Hedgerow Week, which...
N.Ireland
Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on “the next phase”...
N.Ireland
Opinion: UFU’s William Irvine leaves a legacy for good
William Irvine can look back on his six years as an Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) office bearer with tremendous satisfaction....
N.Ireland
NI farmers reminded to check for leaks to stop money ‘going down the drain’
With more and more livestock being turned out to paddocks across Northern Ireland, NI Water is reminding farmers to check...
N.Ireland
The simple steps to protect children on farms this summer – HSENI
Farmers are being reminded to prioritise child safety in the coming months as many kids will likely take on more...
N.Ireland
NI ploughing society raises £1,000 for children’s hospice
Killead Ploughing Society has donated a cheque worth £1,000 to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice following a fundraiser at the society’s...