N.Ireland
Chair of TB eradication partnership re-affirms need for badger cull
The chair of the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Partnership (TBEP), Sean Hogan, has re-affirmed the need for a badger cull in...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Maguire agri-contractors to auction off surplus equipment
Maguire agri-contractors of Clones in Co. Monaghan is to sell off its surplus equipment this weekend, in an auction to...
N.Ireland
Concerns that peatland restoration could lead to less forestry in NI
Concern is growing that peatland restoration projects could lead to a significant reduction in the land dedicated to forestry development...
Agri-Business
GDT price index drops slightly at latest event
The second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event of 2023 saw its price index fall slightly by 0.1% today (Tuesday, January...
N.Ireland
UFU wants rapid progress of bTB eradication strategy in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that political sign-off will be required to officially implement a new bovine tuberculosis...
Agri-Business
Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%
One of the world’s largest dairy companies, Danone, has announced today (Tuesday, January 17) a global action plan to reduce...
N.Ireland
USPCA announces appointment of new chief executive
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (USPCA) has appointed Nora Smith as its new chief executive....
Agri-Business
Cropin secures funding from investors including Google
Cropin, the global agritech company which built the world’s first industry cloud for agriculture, has secured funding from new investors...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland Protocol discussions to continue
Vice-president of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly and Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris have...
N.Ireland
GB animal feed production hits 6-year low
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that animal feed production levels in Great Britain have hit a...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Vertical take-off for Tyrone Trailers
Meath Farm Machinery has long set out its stall as being associated with quality equipment, and it has recently added...
N.Ireland
Agri ministers and officials attend UN dialogue on agri-food systems
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (the Hub) convened a virtual dialogue between the Food Systems National Conveners and the...
N.Ireland
USPCA ‘dismayed’ as animals are abandoned after Christmas
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has said it is “saddened and dismayed” at “yet another”...
Agri-Business
Michelin and BKT focus on dual-use tyres
The new year was greeted by two new developments within the tyre world as BKT and Michelin sought to improve...
N.Ireland
NIGTA: Uncertainty and volatility in feed sector in 2022
The latest Feed Forum update from the Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has been published. It reflects on the...
Agri-Business
UFU calls for higher energy relief for agri-businesses
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for higher energy relief for agricultural businesses from the government after farms were...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh County Show will have a new home in 2023
It has just been announced that Fermanagh County Show is moving to a new home – Castle Irvine at Necarne,...
Agri-Business
Pentair Hypro wins Ivel Award at LAMMA 2023
Pentair Hypro, a supplier of pumps, nozzles and sprayer components, has won the Ivel Award for the best new product...
