N.Ireland
The strong supplies of lambs being presented for slaughter this autumn, processors are keen to source FQAS approved lambs, according to Northern Ireland’s...
Beef
Local beef sales declined to date in Northern Ireland, with the average household spend down from £167 to £162, according...
Lynda and James Greer with the Angus replacements Calving ease is one of the key reasons why the Greer family...
There is a stark contrast between Government support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland for Agri-Food industry growth according...
The North’s Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced the appointment of independent members to the TB Strategic Partnership Group. According...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union welcomed major retailers Tesco and Lidl show of support for local pork as both retailers roll...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it has been contacted by many farmers who believe that the recent decision taken...
Environment
Dry stone walls are an important component of the Irish landscape. They are durable and attractive field boundary features which...
The ‘Grade 1 Minimum Rate’ of wages for local agricultural workers has been increased, with effect from October 1, 2014....
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in conjunction with Pig ReGen and the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum have agreed to...
Ulster Farmers’ Union President Ian Marshall led a delegation of UFU representatives this week to meet with the NI Assembly...
In the climate of cutbacks across most areas of government expenditure in Northern Ireland, the trustees of AgriSearch (Northern Ireland...
With the news that livestock markets are now working with cattle farmers on the residencies issue, Ulster Farmers’ Union president...
Dairy
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the EU Commission’s announcement that it will be introducing measures, including Private Storage Aid...
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has welcomed efforts made by the beef industry in the north to resolve the...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the decision by the Northern Ireland Livestock Auctioneer Association (NILAA) to display the number...
Arable
Following a meeting of potato industry stakeholders to discuss the best way forward for the industry. Potato packers, merchants and...
