N.Ireland
Investigation into possible breach of environmental law by DAERA
An investigation has been launched into advice given by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) regarding...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Nitrogen use efficiency can be core driver in cereal crops
Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) is a strong indicator of both yield potential and the overall efficiency levels generated by cereal...
N.Ireland
NIGTA president reflects on volatility in agri-supply chains
The tremendous volatility now impacting across agri-supply chains has been confirmed by the Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA). The...
Agri-Business
Regenerative agriculture top of agenda at Spanish Expo
Regenerative agriculture, which uses technologies such as precision agriculture, conservation tillage and crop rotation can reduce environmental impacts according to...
N.Ireland
NI vet wins two BVA photography awards
A vet from Co. Down has won two awards in the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Veterinary Photographer of the Year...
Agri-Business
European spotlight on future movement of livestock to NI
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has highlighted that it is “unclear” how the re-tagging of livestock moved to...
N.Ireland
PSNI appeal after two white-tailed eagles found dead
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has appealed for information following the discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles in...
Agri-Business
New report shows more women in senior meat industry jobs
The UK and Irish meat industry has “made progress” in appointing more women to senior leadership roles, according to a...
Agri-Business
Video: See inside a traditional wet market in Shanghai
A traditional food wet market is a marketplace in China that sells fresh foods such as meat, fish, fruit and...
N.Ireland
Farmers’ help sought in NI wildfire prevention
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations for the help...
N.Ireland
Investigation into fire at LacPatrick Dairies in NI
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that an investigation is underway at Lakeland Dairies-owned LacPatrick Dairies,...
N.Ireland
Haulier convicted of transporting unfit animal
A haulier from Co. Down has been convicted of one charge of transporting a bovine animal that was not fit...
N.Ireland
NI concrete company transitioning to carbon net zero
Co. Antrim-based Moore Concrete recently hosted a visit for members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland. The company...
N.Ireland
Watch: Diminishing routes to market for Manx farmers
Farmers on the Isle of Man (IOM) are becoming more dependent on exporting their produce as the local routes to...
N.Ireland
Sinn Féin wants NI farm policy structures to mirror CAP
Sinn Féin had a major presence at this year’s Balmoral Show with party members keen to demonstrate their strong commitment...
N.Ireland
Who were the winners at Balmoral Show 2023?
This year’s Balmoral Show saw 3,000 animals taking to the show rings, the largest entry of animals ever recorded for...
N.Ireland
Bovine TB taking a toll on farm families in NI – UUP
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott, is deeply concerned about the impact that bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) is...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer fined after slurry pollutes NI river
A farmer from Co. Fermanagh has been fined £500 plus a £15 offender’s levy for polluting the Ballinamallard River below...
