Kathleen O'Sullivan

Fonterra reports increased profit in half year results
Fonterra reports increased profit in half year results

Fonterra has released half year interim results, showing “continued momentum” in its performance. It has reported revenue of NZ$13.9 billion in...

Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place
Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place

There are new bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) movement restrictions in place on breakdown herds and on individual females in those...

Muir commends ‘cutting-edge research’ during trip to Dutch dairy farm
Muir commends ‘cutting-edge research’ during trip to Dutch dairy farm

Minister Andrew Muir has commended the “cutting-edge research and technology” being used in the farming sector during his visit to...

$45m programme in Australia to ‘fast-track feedlot innovation’
$45m programme in Australia to ‘fast-track feedlot innovation’

A new AUD$45 million programme has been launched in Australia to “fast-track feedlot innovation and adoption”. Meat and Livestock Australia...

NI farmers told not to delay in submitting claims under nature scheme
NI farmers told not to delay in submitting claims under nature scheme

A final reminder to claim payment has been issued to participants in the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme in Northern...

New chief executive of Red Tractor appointed
New chief executive of Red Tractor appointed

Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor, the UK’s largest food and farm assurance scheme. Paul McLaughlin...

DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution
DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution

Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced. Department of Agriculture, Environment...

New BVD movement restrictions in NI from March
New BVD movement restrictions in NI from March

New movement restrictions are being introduced for breeding‑age females in herds where a bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) positive animal has...

DAERA appoints new board member
DAERA appoints new board member

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a new board member. DAERA has appointed Dr. Scott...

DAERA outlines Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities
DAERA outlines Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers of the Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities. The Farm...

Drinking water quality ‘remains high’ across NI – report
Drinking water quality ‘remains high’ across NI – report

Drinking water quality remains high across Northern Ireland, according to a report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible...

Launch of cross border TB pilot project a ‘logical’ move
Launch of cross border TB pilot project a ‘logical’ move

The new cross-border TB pilot project is a “logical” and “timely” move, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association...

Australia hit ‘record’ beef production in 2025
Australia hit ‘record’ beef production in 2025

Australia has confirmed it had “record” beef production and strong livestock supply in 2025. Australia’s red meat industry has delivered...

DAERA awards £4m to project focused on sustainable use of slurry
DAERA awards £4m to project focused on sustainable use of slurry

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of...

New members appointed to CAFRE advisory group
New members appointed to CAFRE advisory group

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of four new members...

New managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe appointed
New managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe appointed

A new managing director for Ornua Foods UK & Europe has been appointed. Patrick Blake, who is currently the business...

AHDB: Beef and lamb price gap narrows driving shoppers to switch
AHDB: Beef and lamb price gap narrows driving shoppers to switch

As the price difference between beef and lamb continues to narrow, shoppers are “beginning to change their buying habits”, according to...

AHDB: ‘Plummeting’ dairy commodity prices ‘may have reached a floor’
AHDB: ‘Plummeting’ dairy commodity prices ‘may have reached a floor’

Plummeting dairy commodity prices “may have found a floor” according to latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB)...