N.Ireland
Farmers have spent the summer locked in a losing battle with scorching heat and drought but will nitrates rules also become an issue?
The scope of an independent review into the controversial culling of 51 cattle in Co. Tyrone, has been set out by Minister Andrew Muir.
Serious questions "remain unanswered" over a DAERA enforcement operation in Tyrone, according to the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU)
DAERA staff received threats following what has been described as "inaccurate public commentary" about a department operation in Co. Tyrone.
Answers are being sought after 51 cattle were shot during a DAERA operation near Fivemiletown in Co. Tyrone.
One of the largest beef processors in the UK and Ireland has reported pre-tax profits of more than £20 million for 2025.
Dairy
Dairygold is to restructure its UK cheese business, launching a sale process for its Leeds operation and a closure consultation on Crewe.
A young calf in Co. Fermanagh has had a lucky escape after a dramatic "sling harness" rescue by specialist volunteers.
A man and business have been sentenced in a Northern Ireland court following a fatal workplace telehandler accident in 2022.
A new cash reward to tackle rural crime across some parts of Northern Ireland has been launched today (Friday, June 26).
Lakeland Dairies today unveiled a £24.5 million investment boost in Northern Ireland “to support future growth in key export markets”.
Fonterra co-op has warned of the potential impacts of “ongoing geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures”.
Agri-Business
Brazil’s JBS, the world’s largest meat processor and owner of Moy Park, has reported net revenue of more than US$21.6 billion in Q1 2026.
Trouw Nutrition today (Thursday, May 14) confirmed that it intends to close its production plant in Northern Ireland later this year.
The global dairy sector is likely to experience “long lasting impacts” from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East according to new analysis.
Twelve farms, north and south, are set to take part in a new cross border project which aims to help farmers produce “climate-friendly beef”.
Farmers in Northern Ireland need “greater clarity” on what supports are available to them at this time the UFU president warned.
The Lakeland Dairies board has today (Monday, April 13) agreed to increase the base price for milk by 3c/L for March.
Supermarket goup Sainsbury's today (Tuesday, March 31) announced that it plans to invest £5 billion into UK and Irish agriculture.
After months and months of discussions, the prospect of a fully blown merger between Dale Farm and Aurivo is now back on the shelf.
With the fortunes of 2,260 dairy farmers at stake, any merger between Aurivo and Dale Farm must be more than a marriage of convenience.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that the number...
Northern Ireland’s biggest red meat exporter today lauded a US/UK tariff-free trade deal which has boosted the Foyle Food Group.
The Lakeland Dairies Board today (Thursday, February 12) confirmed it will hold the price for milk for January.
