N.Ireland
Almost a year on from the extended closing date for applications, just 30 projects have been approved under the Tier...
Fewer inspections; maintaining soil quality, clean rivers and wildlife habitats; and farm open days are all likely to form part...
Defra Secretary Michael Gove told the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference today that he was “acutely” aware that many farmers...
A Northern Ireland pedigree society has written to the chief veterinary officer asking that a tiered approach is taken towards...
The challenges and technologies shaping the future of farming will be the focal point of a high-profile science outlook conference,...
The UK’s Agriculture Secretary Michael Gove is expected to reveal more on his plans for post-Brexit agricultural policy at tomorrow’s...
A young dairy farmer from Co. Down who applied for the Tier 2 scheme says he has almost given up...
Machinery
The number of confirmed machinery lots for the upcoming Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) auction has been steadily...
The writing is on the wall for conacre tax reliefs, one of Northern Ireland’s leading agricultural law experts warned farmers...
Following on from our recent article on alternators, we now look at the humble battery – homing in on what you need...
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Barclay Bell has said there is “more to come” in terms of the sector’s Brexit...
With less than three months to go, the final preparations are underway for this year’s Balmoral Show. The 2018 event...
Young people from every county in Northern Ireland will showcase their projects at the ABP Angus Youth Challenge semi-final on...
“Buying a stock bull is easy – making sure he gets cows in calf in a compact breeding season for...
Ian Marshall, former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, says he is “honoured” to be considered for a seat in Seanad...
Agri Politics
Farmers are frequently spending money which should have been put aside for their annual tax bill, a Northern Ireland agricultural...
Official statistics show the bovine TB situation in Northern Ireland is worsening – the herd incidence rate in the region...
