Agri-Business
DAERA port protocol outlines new measures for GB to NI agri-food traders
Two guides published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) aim to help traders navigate new procedures...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Latest accounts show 40% increase in profits at Skea Eggs
Co. Tyrone egg firm Skea Eggs has reported a 43% increase in profits compared to the year before with profit...
Agri-Business
DAERA to run EU Exit awareness event next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in its...
Rural Life
RCVS launches information campaign for new graduate development programme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a new information campaign to help veterinary practices and veterinary students...
Agri-Business
Aldi pledges to spend an additional £3.5 billion buying from British suppliers
Aldi has announced plans to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5 billion...
Agri-Business
2020 NI Agricultural Census reflects challenging year for farming
Most of the main agricultural sectors in Northern Ireland scaled back in 2020, reflecting a yet another challenging year for...
Agri Politics
House of Commons officially passes Brexit trade deal
The House of Commons has passed the Brexit trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU by 521 votes...
Agri-Business
Livestock farmers urged to work with auctioneers and be aware of demand
Farmers should take advantage of the knowledge and resources available through their local livestock auctioneers and benefit from a strong...
Agri-Business
Organic production on the rise across the European Union
The latest agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics from the European Union confirm that organic food output continues to increase across...
Agri-Business
Declassified files: Have any lessons been learned from the ’90s ‘bread wars’?
Cunning Irish bakers outwitted the authorities in the north, leaving officials powerless to protect domestic suppliers in so-called ‘bread wars’,...
Agri-Business
Agri-food businesses join forces to deliver 100 Christmas dinners to Co. Down town
It was a true field-to-fork effort as businesses from right across the agri-food chain joined forces to provide Christmas dinner...
Agri-Business
Timing of new rules on food promotions is 'breath-taking and insulting'
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to news that promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt...
Agri-Business
Veterinary pharmaceutical firm Norbook profits plunge 60%
Operating profits have plunged by around 60% in just a year at Northern Ireland headquartered veterinary pharmaceutical firm Norbrook. The...
Agri Politics
Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal
Land organisations across the UK have responded to the news of a Brexit trade deal that has been reached between...
Agri-Business
Brexit trade deal is 'vital in maintaining trade' - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is relieved that a post-Brexit trade deal has finally been agreed between the UK...
Agri-Business
Cautious welcome for EU-UK trade deal from NI food industry body
Northern Ireland food industry leaders have cautiously welcomed the free trade agreement reached between the United Kingdom and the European...
Agri Politics
Tariff-free element of Brexit deal 'will be a particular relief for farmers' - NFU
“The successful conclusion of a deal between the UK and EU is very positive news for British agriculture,” according to...
Agri-Business
'Better utilisation of grass means better lamb growth’
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to major improvements in the performance of her...
