N.Ireland
A new country-specific, guaranteed quota of 13,000t earmarked for beef from the UK has officially come into force in the...
The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is likely to see UK consumers seek “protein-packed” options in 2026, according to...
Rural Life
Farmers in the UK now have “firmer ground to build on and grow in 2026” according to the president of...
Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season. According...
There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus (BTV) Temporary Control Zone...
Beef
The Ministry of Agriculture in France has confirmed that it will begin a “compulsory vaccination” of cattle in certain areas to...
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today (Monday, December 8) confirmed that there will be no cattle classes at this...
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) tonight (Saturday, December 6) confirmed that a new suspected bluetongue case...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Thursday, December 4) said that the current bluetongue situation in Northern Ireland is “a...
Samples taken from suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland are now “subject to confirmatory testing” from laboratories in Germany...
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following the report of a cattle theft from a...
Dairy
Farmers have been warned to expect a “bumpy ride” when it comes to milk supplies and global demand. According to...
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has moved to introduce a “mandatory” housing order in Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
The Welsh government will introduce a new all-Wales restricted zone policy for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from November 10, it confirmed...
An “attractive milk to feed price ratio” drove another jump in milk production in Northern Ireland, according to an Agricultural and...
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland from next month according to Agriculture Minister Andrew...
Unite trade union today (Friday, October 17) warned that workers at ABP’s Craigavon plant in Northern Ireland may take strike...
Lidl GB today (Wednesday, October 15) announced a “landmark”, five year £30 billion investment to support farmers, growers, suppliers and...
