N.Ireland
HSENI: £50k in fines given after engineer is fatally struck by tree
A total of £50,000 in fines was given out to a construction company and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...
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Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group
There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation...
N.Ireland
Over 85,000 NI sheep slaughtered in the ROI in 2024
Over 85,000 sheep from Northern Ireland (NI) have been slaughtered in approved Republic of Ireland (ROI) export premises in 2024....
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Little winter crop sown on farms – CAFRE
Little to no winter crop has been sown out on farms, according to College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise...
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Wildlife charity calls for ‘urgent action’ on NI water quality
Ulster Wildlife has called for “urgent action” after a new report stated that European targets for improving water quality in...
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NI water quality targets will not be met – report
European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not be met, a new...
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Kverneland offers 0% finance deals to boost sales
The dramatic increase in the cost of machinery ownership over the last few years has left farmers with little enthusiasm...
N.Ireland
BVD maps show significant progress north and south
The most recent maps produced for the Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) programmes...
N.Ireland
Demand for dairy semen remains strong in Northern Ireland
The latest sales figures are confirming a continuing and strong demand for quality, sexed dairy semen in Northern Ireland. According...
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Grazing recommences on some farms this week
Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas, although challenging, cows are now returning to grass. Many dairy...
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Caring for your DPF will boost performance and economy
The diesel particulate filters (DPF) fitted to all modern diesels are something of a Cinderella feature, in that everybody knows...
N.Ireland
‘Weaker demand’ in latest British Wool auction
British Wool experienced “weaker demand for its product” at a recent auction, which saw 30% of the wool offered at...
N.Ireland
AFBI soil sampling project aims to sample 700,000 fields
Yesterday (Wednesday, March 20), the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) stated that soil sampling has entered its final weeks on...
N.Ireland
DAERA receives close to 5,000 responses on bTB consultation
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) received almost 5,000 responses on a recent consultation on the proposal to...
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DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the...
N.Ireland
Large Dutch Claas dealer quits selling farm machinery
A major Dutch dealer has decided to stop selling farm machinery in the face of uncertainties within the agricultural sector...
N.Ireland
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
N.Ireland
ABP and Lakeland among winners at NI Food and Drink Awards
ABP Group and Lakeland Dairies were among the winners at the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Hosted by...
