Joe Griffin

Joe Griffin

News Journalist

Kersia and Meat Business Women partner on female career development

Agri-Business

Kersia and Meat Business Women partner on female career development

Global food safety specialist, Kersia, has announced a new international partnership with Meat Business Women (MBW). The collaboration will support...
US govt to purchase $263m in dairy and agri produce for public use

Dairy

US govt to purchase $263m in dairy and agri produce for public use

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to purchase up to US$263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American...
High-tech imaging aims to provide ‘precision slug-control strategies’

Arable

High-tech imaging aims to provide ‘precision slug-control strategies’

Researchers from the UK Agri-Tech Centre and Rothamsted Research have identified a high-tech method to detect the grey field slug...
Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE

N.Ireland

Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has commenced delivery of the Agri-professionals Programme for the Bovine Genetics...
UFU calls for ‘overhaul’ of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

N.Ireland

UFU calls for ‘overhaul’ of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

An “overhaul” of the compulsory purchase and vesting system in Northern Ireland has been called for by the Ulster Farmers’...
DAERA engaged in ‘radio silence on key questions’ on bluetongue – UFU

N.Ireland

DAERA engaged in ‘radio silence on key questions’ on bluetongue – UFU

Northern Ireland farmers are in “a state of uncertainty and limbo” regarding bluetongue, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU)....
DAFM should ‘work swiftly’ with NI on bluetongue – ICMSA

N.Ireland

DAFM should ‘work swiftly’ with NI on bluetongue – ICMSA

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) should “more proactively communicate with farmers and issue specific advice on how...
‘Succession planning has never been more important’ – MP

N.Ireland

‘Succession planning has never been more important’ – MP

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland (DAERA) is “asleep at the wheel” in terms of...
France passes rules to ‘reduce the burden on farmers’

N.Ireland

France passes rules to ‘reduce the burden on farmers’

The government in France has passed new decrees intended to make it easier for farmers to create new cattle, pig,...
Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February

N.Ireland

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded cattle herd keepers that the next phase of bovine...
Five indicted in Germany for diesel-related fraud

Agri-Business

Five indicted in Germany for diesel-related fraud

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin, Germany, has brought charges against five individuals suspected of diesel and VAT-related...
Research shines light on Welsh moss picking industry   

Agri-Business

Research shines light on Welsh moss picking industry   

New research has uncovered how Wales sustains a little-known commercial moss picking industry. The study, conducted by researchers at Bangor...
UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition

N.Ireland

UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils across Northern Ireland to put their artistic abilities to the test...
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’

Beef

CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group...
NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project

N.Ireland

NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part...
CLAAS scoops two awards for innovation

Machinery

CLAAS scoops two awards for innovation

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) has awarded two innovations from CLAAS with AE50 Awards – the...
Richardsons’ commercial sheep flock for auction at Ballymena

N.Ireland

Richardsons’ commercial sheep flock for auction at Ballymena

At Ballymena Mart’s sheep sale on Monday evening, January 26, Clive and Joel Richardson are presenting 90 ewes for sale The...
Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI

N.Ireland

Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI

Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry is opening doors to fresh talent in September 2026. The College of Agriculture, Food...