Kathleen O'Sullivan

Firefighters tackle large fire in ‘number of sheds’ in Down
Firefighters tackle large fire in ‘number of sheds’ in Down

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said a large fire in a “number of sheds” in Newtownards,...

Higher milk production led to longer shelf-life products in 2025 – AHDB
Higher milk production led to longer shelf-life products in 2025 – AHDB

Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year. This increased the production of...

Warning issued as Storm Dave to bring ‘severe gusts’ over Easter weekend
Warning issued as Storm Dave to bring ‘severe gusts’ over Easter weekend

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country over the Easter weekend. The warning is...

AgriSearch appoints new chair
AgriSearch appoints new chair

AgriSearch has announced the appointment of Norman McMordie as its new chair. He succeeds Prof. Gerry Boyle, who is stepping...

NI brucellosis compensation rates for April confirmed
NI brucellosis compensation rates for April confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for April...

Animal protein ‘biggest driver of opportunity in food industry’
Animal protein ‘biggest driver of opportunity in food industry’

Dairy is “aligned with consumer preferences” and there are “many opportunities for long-term growth”. This is according to UK-based New...

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...