N.Ireland
AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers
Robbie Butler MLA recognises the concerns of Northern Irish farmers regarding the possibility of de-stocking herds into the future. Such...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs
Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across Northern Ireland could face sharp increases in food prices....
N.Ireland
NI calf registrations up 5,000 head in 2025 after two years of decline
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland rose for the first time in three years during 2025 with a “modest” increase of...
N.Ireland
UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Bill from Sinn Féin...
N.Ireland
Is endometritis costing you money in lost fertility?
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding...
N.Ireland
NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead
Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information after sheep were found dead in a field in Co. Antrim. Police...
N.Ireland
Why Dale Farm and Aurivo pulled the plug on merger talks
After months and months of discussions and many, many meetings north and south, the prospect of a fully blown merger...
N.Ireland
‘Very strong’ global demand for woollen carpets – Ulster Wool
Ulster Wool is confirming that wool markets around the world continue to strengthen, which it says is good news for...
N.Ireland
Watch: UK firefighters tackle tractor fire after flames destroy crop fields
Firefighters in the UK were called to a farm after a tractor went up in flames and spread to nearby...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court for water pollution offence that resulted in a fish kill....
N.Ireland
FFA: April 6 ‘key date’ in inheritance tax judicial review
A judicial review of the extension of inheritance tax to agricultural land and farm assets in the UK has been...
N.Ireland
NI Farm Quality Assurance Scheme ‘underpins’ red meat marketing – LMC
The importance of the Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) for Northern Ireland has been confirmed by Livestock...
N.Ireland
Aurivo and Dale Farm announce no merger imminent
Dairy cooperatives Dale Farm and Aurivo have today (Friday, January 20) announced a “strategic partnership”. Following detailed discussions over recent...
N.Ireland
Fatality confirmed on Tyrone farm
A man has died following an incident on a farm in Co. Tyrone today (Thursday, March 19). The Police Service...
N.Ireland
Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place
There are new bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) movement restrictions in place on breakdown herds and on individual females in those...
Environment
Third NI climate change adaptation programme launched
Northern Ireland’s third action plan for building climate change resilience was launched today by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
N.Ireland
NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments
The Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) committee has discussed a Private Members’ Bill, drawn up with the...
N.Ireland
New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April
The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers, according to the Department...