Agri-Business
NI company scoops Silver Award at LAMMA for roofing sheets
By Chris McCullogh Northern Ireland-based Greenhill Systems picked up a Silver Award at LAMMA for its Heatguard Evolution transparent roofing...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Andrew Muir is Northern Ireland’s new farm minister
Andrew Muir is Northern Ireland’s new farm minister, appointed with the task of heading up the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
N.Ireland
Calls for new Stormont Executive to adopt NI Farm Welfare Bill
The new Northern Ireland Executive has been called upon by Farmers for Action (FFA) to adopt the measures contained within...
N.Ireland
UFU: bTB compensation a priority in new farm minister meeting
Getting Northern Ireland’s new farm minister to reverse proposed cuts in bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation values will be a priority...
Agri-Business
Lower wheat and maize prices lead decline in food price index
Lower wheat and maize prices have lead a decline in the Food Price Index of the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
N.Ireland
NI faces potential loss of access to 51% of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat...
N.Ireland
CAFRE urges young people to consider agriculture apprenticeships
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is encouraging young people to consider agriculture apprenticeships as a way...
N.Ireland
What does the new DUP-backed deal mean for Northern Ireland?
A new package of proposals which will guarantee “unfettered access to the UK’s internal market” and reduce post-Brexit checks and...
N.Ireland
Agri-food sector must be ‘priority’ for Northern Ireland politicians – UFU
The absence of a Northern Ireland Executive over the last two years has resulted in “much needed decisions” for the...
Agri-Business
Conference hears that succession not discussed enough
Not enough farm families openly discuss the topic of succession, according to agricultural mentor Heather Wildman. The Nuffield scholar addressed...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Northern Ireland set to have a new agriculture minister
Assuming everything goes according to plan up at Stormont, Northern Ireland could have a new agriculture minister within days. Traditionally,...
N.Ireland
Power-sharing in Northern Ireland set to return as DUP backs deal
A new agriculture minister could shortly be appointed in Northern Ireland after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed to a...
N.Ireland
Willofarm dispersal sale brings top price of 2,700gns
Taaffe auctions conducted the dispersal sale of the Willofarm herd for the Throne family, in Dungannon Mart on Thursday January...
N.Ireland
DAERA welcomes appointments to Agri Wages Board
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of...
N.Ireland
Older farmers still play vital role within rural communities – academic
Older farmers must be given their sense of place when it comes to addressing the challenge of generational change within...
N.Ireland
‘Significant number’ of sheep stolen in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report that sheep were stolen from land...
N.Ireland
DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction
A number of agri-stakeholder organisations in Northern Ireland are opposing proposed bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation cuts. Ulster unionist spokesperson on...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates theft of 50 lambs from Derry field
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of 50 lambs from a field on the Teenaght...
