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...
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Agri workers in NI to receive pay rise under new proposals
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has recently proposed changes to how much agricultural workers will be paid...
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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...
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338 jobs at risk as ABP to cease retail packing at Dungannon site
ABP Linden has confirmed its intention to cease retail packing at its facility based at Granville Industrial Estate in Dungannon,...
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A ‘bone’ a fide way to tackle sustainable food production
A farm in Co. Armagh is leading the way in sustainable food production through a new project which turns a...
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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...
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Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy which aims to...
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Countryside Services Ltd. appointed to deliver NI farm sustainability training
Countryside Services Ltd., has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Northern Ireland Farming for Sustainability Scheme....
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NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year ahead will see a strong focus...
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DAERA urges farmers and growers to take part in pesticide usage survey
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers and growers across Northern Ireland to fill out...
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Ulster Bank assumes 35p/L milk price average for next 5 years
Ulster Bank is working with milk producer clients in Northern Ireland on the basis of an assumed five-year rolling milk...
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Is once-a-day milking the right option for you this spring?
As farmers gear up for the busy calving season ahead, many may be considering once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation...
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Watch: Historic collection of vintage tractors to go to auction hammer
A landmark vintage tractor auction, showcasing the lifelong collection of renowned enthusiast Ronnie Deering of Newtownards, will take place later...
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UK inheritance tax legislation to become law on April 1 – FFA
Farmers for Action (FFA) has indicated that, barring some final tweaks, the UK’s new inheritance tax legislation will become law...
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Older farmers work on as way of ‘retaining their mental health’
A new health and safety campaign has allowed agri-commentators to highlight the mental health benefits of farming through to an...
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Growing threat of animal disease ‘deeply concerning’ – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has highlighted the growing challenge of animal disease to agriculture across the island...
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‘I thought it was indigestion’ – NI farmer fed calves and cows during heart attack
A farmer in Northern Ireland who “took Gaviscon” and worked on feeding calves and cows during a heart attack has...
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New safety campaign targets older farmers in NI
A new farm safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers has been...
