Agri-Business
Lactalis Australia to close processing site in Brisbane
Lactalis Australia, part of the wider French dairy giant Lactalis, is set to close a processing site in a suburb...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI Water opens Entry Level Academy applications for 2026
Northern Ireland (NI) Water has launched its search for 27 new apprentices, higher level apprentices (HLAs), and graduates as part...
Environment
Rain warnings issued for number of counties
Status Yellow rain warnings have been issued for a number of counties this week. Met Éireann has issued a rain...
N.Ireland
New suspect case of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down. Preliminary results from the Agri-Food...
N.Ireland
New ag science, vet courses top topics at Queen’s agri-food careers’ fair
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) recently hosted its annual Agri-Food and Life Sciences’ Careers’ Fair in Belfast. The event provided an...
N.Ireland
Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE's) former head of dairying and pigs, Ian McCluggage, has highlighted the...
N.Ireland
UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils across Northern Ireland to put their artistic abilities to the test...
Beef
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group...
N.Ireland
DAERA celebrates £7.91m investment in rural areas in past year
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has celebrated the awarding of £7.91 million in grants...
Beef
Beef and lamb prices to ‘stabilise’ in 2026 – buying manager
Beef and lamb prices are projected to remain steady in 2026 after 12 months of extreme volatility and uncertainty. This...
Arable
Ulster Grassland Society highlights toll of bTB lock-ups on farm businesses
Incoming Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) president, Ivor Lowry, has highlighted the significant challenges that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) continues to pose...
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...
N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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,...
N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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...
