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Northern Ireland

NI farmers urged to apply for Farming with Nature scheme before deadline

N.Ireland

2 hours ago

NI farmers urged to apply for Farming with Nature scheme before deadline

NI farmers are urged to apply for the 2026 Farming with Nature Transition Scheme, which offers up to £20,000, before the deadline on July 31.

Tillage advice: Early sowing of cover crops ‘essential’

N.Ireland

12 hours ago

Tillage advice: Early sowing of cover crops ‘essential’

The sowing date of cover crops is crucial, according to Teagasc, as the more growth that takes place, the more nitrate will be taken up.

Profit boost for beef processor despite soaring cattle prices

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Profit boost for beef processor despite soaring cattle prices

One of the largest beef processors in the UK and Ireland has reported pre-tax profits of more than £20 million for 2025.

New study links Lough Neagh pollution with rise in pig and poultry farms

N.Ireland

1 day ago

New study links Lough Neagh pollution with rise in pig and poultry farms

A new report has linked the expansion of NI's pig and poultry production with rising nutrient pollution in Lough Neagh.

Dairy Focus: Meet Eedy Doorman Fame – Ireland’s highest classified cow

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Dairy Focus: Meet Eedy Doorman Fame – Ireland’s highest classified cow

The prestigious award-winning animal, Eedy Doorman Fame, has just become Ireland's highest classified cow.

N.Ireland

3 days ago

NAP blueprint could act as ‘resolution template’ in Northern Ireland – UFU

There is now a belief among some NI farm organisation leaders that the NAP blueprint could be used to resolve other agricultural logjams.

NAP blueprint could act as ‘resolution template’ in Northern Ireland – UFU

N.Ireland

4 days ago

Engagement with schools ‘highly valued by Dairy Council NI levy payers’

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland had a very successful 2025/2026 academic year in terms of the work it carries out in schools.

Engagement with schools ‘highly valued by Dairy Council NI levy payers’

N.Ireland

5 days ago

Next generation taking Millbank Farm in new direction

Since 28-year-old Emily McGowan returned in 2019 to Millbank Farm in Co. Down, she has brought the business in a whole new direction.

Next generation taking Millbank Farm in new direction

N.Ireland

7 days ago

New NI regulations on CCTV in slaughterhouses to come into force August 1

Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly's recent approval of legislation making CCTV mandatory in slaughterhouses.

New NI regulations on CCTV in slaughterhouses to come into force August 1

N.Ireland

7 days ago

SPAR NI gives £10k to charity combating loneliness amongst older farmers

SPAR Northern Ireland has crowned the charity, Plough On as the top prize winner of this year's Community Cashback Grant.

SPAR NI gives £10k to charity combating loneliness amongst older farmers

N.Ireland

8 days ago

Calf saved in dramatic Fermanagh cave rescue

A young calf in Co. Fermanagh has had a lucky escape after a dramatic "sling harness" rescue by specialist volunteers.

Calf saved in dramatic Fermanagh cave rescue

N.Ireland

8 days ago

NI horticulture innovation scheme opens for expressions of interest

NI horticulture production businesses are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Innovation Driver and Support Scheme.

NI horticulture innovation scheme opens for expressions of interest

N.Ireland

8 days ago

Why retain soil nutrient reserves?

The Potash Development Association is emphasising the need to maintain soil nutrient reserves - particularly phosphate (P) and potash (K).

Why retain soil nutrient reserves?

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Court: Man sentenced following fatal workplace telehandler accident

A man and business have been sentenced in a Northern Ireland court following a fatal workplace telehandler accident in 2022.

Court: Man sentenced following fatal workplace telehandler accident

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Summer study tour for ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists

The four finalist teams in this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge have just completed their summer study tour.

Summer study tour for ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists

N.Ireland

9 days ago

New outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland – DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is co-designing a new outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland.

New outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland – DAERA

N.Ireland

9 days ago

One leaky trough ‘can add up to £200 per week’ to farm’s bill – NI Water

NI Water has urged farmers to check drinking troughs for leaks this summer as a typical leak can add up to £200 per week to a farm's bill.

One leaky trough ‘can add up to £200 per week’ to farm’s bill – NI Water

N.Ireland

9 days ago

‘Tree planting won’t suit every farm’ – UFU

Farmer choice must remain at the heart of Northern Ireland's Tree Planting Action Plan as the...

‘Tree planting won’t suit every farm’ – UFU

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has published Northern Ireland's first Tree Planting Action Plan.

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

N.Ireland

10 days ago

DAERA announces £40m farming investment scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme.

DAERA announces £40m farming investment scheme

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Tractor driver rushed to hospital after collision in Co. Armagh

One person was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after their tractor was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Armagh.

Tractor driver rushed to hospital after collision in Co. Armagh

N.Ireland

10 days ago

PSNI seizes HGV moving ‘dangerous load’ of telehandler

Omagh & Enniskillen road policing interceptors stopped a vehicle for towing a telehandler on low loader, considered a "dangerous load".

PSNI seizes HGV moving ‘dangerous load’ of telehandler

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Farmers for Action to participate in NAP public consultation

Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that it will participate in Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) public consultation.

Farmers for Action to participate in NAP public consultation

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