Agriland Team

Construction company fined for waterway pollution
Construction company fined for waterway pollution

A Northern Irish construction firm was fined for causing pollution to a waterway in Co. Derry this week, according to the...

NI department announces date for BPS payments
NI department announces date for BPS payments

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed its intention to issue advance payments for the Basic Payment...

NI department announces date for BPS payments
NI department announces date for BPS payments

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed its intention to issue advance payments for the Basic Payment...

‘Down’ on the farm – how one artist takes inspiration from the land
‘Down’ on the farm – how one artist takes inspiration from the land

A Co. Down artist who specialises in painting animals takes inspiration from his brother-in-law’s beef farm. Aidan Sloan is originally...

‘Down’ on the farm – how one artist takes inspiration from the land
‘Down’ on the farm – how one artist takes inspiration from the land

A Co. Down artist who specialises in painting animals takes inspiration from his brother-in-law’s beef farm. Aidan Sloan is originally...

Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme
Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a pest control scheme being run by the British Association...

NI milk prices increase by over 50% in the space of a year
NI milk prices increase by over 50% in the space of a year

Milk prices in Northern Ireland have increased by about 57% in the space of a year, according to the latest...

Pics: Glimpse of what’s on offer at next month’s major FTMTA auction
Pics: Glimpse of what’s on offer at next month’s major FTMTA auction

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA), which will hold a large unreserved machinery auction in Co. Kildare next...

‘Processors have wiped 10% off the value of a lamb in recent weeks’
‘Processors have wiped 10% off the value of a lamb in recent weeks’

Recent lamb price cuts in Northern Ireland have been criticised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), with the organisation pointing...

‘Processors have wiped 10% off the value of a lamb in recent weeks’
‘Processors have wiped 10% off the value of a lamb in recent weeks’

Recent lamb price cuts in Northern Ireland have been criticised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), with the organisation pointing...

People need to be able to ‘sell renewable electricity to the National Grid’
People need to be able to ‘sell renewable electricity to the National Grid’

The UK government has recently announced plans for how electricity and renewable energy will be produced, stored and used in...

People need to be able to ‘sell renewable electricity to the National Grid’
People need to be able to ‘sell renewable electricity to the National Grid’

The UK government has recently announced plans for how electricity and renewable energy will be produced, stored and used in...

Mandatory NI sheep dipping course in force for autumn 2017
Mandatory NI sheep dipping course in force for autumn 2017

Farmers in Northern Ireland who will be dipping their sheep this autumn will need to have a Certificate of Competence...

Mandatory NI sheep dipping course in force for autumn 2017
Mandatory NI sheep dipping course in force for autumn 2017

Farmers in Northern Ireland who will be dipping their sheep this autumn will need to have a Certificate of Competence...

Claas-ic machinery on show at Harvest Working Day this weekend
Claas-ic machinery on show at Harvest Working Day this weekend

The De Courcey Classic and Vintage Club Harvest Working Day is set to take place on bank holiday Monday, August...

UK think tank calls for farm subsidies to be axed after Brexit
UK think tank calls for farm subsidies to be axed after Brexit

Policy Exchange has advised the British government to phase-out direct subsidies and income support for farmers by 2025 – even...

UK think tank calls for farm subsidies to be axed after Brexit
UK think tank calls for farm subsidies to be axed after Brexit

Policy Exchange has advised the British government to phase-out direct subsidies and income support for farmers by 2025 – even...

Demand for high welfare meat ‘depends on consumers’ post-Brexit
Demand for high welfare meat ‘depends on consumers’ post-Brexit

Whether or not the UK maintains a good reputation for animal welfare in the production of meat will depend on...