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PGI Welsh lamb recipes proves to be a hit in Scandinavia
Consumers in Sweden have been delighted with a new range of PGI Welsh lamb recipes exclusively created by native leading...
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'We do have a problem with peddling misinformation and half-truths' - CLA on Oatly advertising
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has criticised a new marketing campaign for vegan food brand Oatly for what...
Agri-Business
Poots insists brands like Heinz, Hartley’s and Bisto are at risk in NI food shortage row
“You can have your roast but you might not have Bisto on it,” Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots told...
Agri-Business
FMC announces appointment of a new commercial technical manager
The FMC has appointed a new commercial technical manager in a bid to strengthen its support to farmers and agronomists....
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9% increase proposed for agriculture in NI Draft Budget
The Executive’s spend on Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland is pencilled to increase by 9.1% according to...
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New animal movement rules threaten end of showing in Britain for NI breeders
New animal movement restrictions threaten to bring an end to the British show circuit for Northern Irish breeders, unless a...
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‘The current paper-based customs system is a relic’ – BPMA on meat exports
The UK meat industry has warned of impending border chaos for exports, as post-Brexit checks between the UK and EU...
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Republic’s beef exports to NI up 10% in 2020
Beef exports from the Republic to Northern Ireland have risen dramatically over the last 12 months, according to a newly...
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NI sheep farmers urged to ‘use it or lose it’ with wool board
Sheep farmers have been urged to continue to feed wool into wool depots, for fear shortages due to low prices...
Agri-Business
FAI Farms appoints new director and COO
FAI Farms, a global food system consultancy, data and education business working in partnership with major brands, has announced the...
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CAFRE seminar to examine how UK’s EU Exit will impact NI food labelling rules
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host an online event explaining the new post-EU Exit...
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Chestnutt: There’s no fear of anyone in NI going hungry
Ulster Farmers’ Union president Victor Chestnutt has urged for calm over fears of food shortages in Northern Ireland. Images of...
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Concern remains but issues with ‘mixed origin’ milk have yet to transpire
Despite concern, two weeks since the end of the Brexit withdrawal period, trade issues have yet to materialise over the...
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Moy Park to be included in Covid-19 lateral flow testing pilot
A lateral flow testing pilot has been rolled out at leading food company Moy Park sites across Northern Ireland and...
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Eustice thanks farmers and food producers for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic
Environment Secretary George Eustice has written an open letter to farmers and food producers to thank them for the roles...
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Meat enjoys a bumper Christmas boost due to Covid-19 restrictions
New retail sales figures for December have just been published by Kantar Worldpanel, showing that British consumers enjoyed a wider...
Agri-Business
NI farm borrowing up 9% according to Danske
Northern Ireland farm borrowing has increased around 9% over the last financial year, mainly driven by investments in expansion and...
Agri-Business
Arla aims to double sales to €600 million
Arla is fast tracking its plans to become Europe’s e-commerce leader within the dairy sector. The dairy co-op aims to...
