N.Ireland
RBST launches new group to tackle threats to rare animals
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is inviting people interested in the UK’s rare breeds of livestock and equines to...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
One third of adults consume dairy alternatives – all-island research
One third of all adults on the island of Ireland consume plant-based dairy alternatives, of which 10% have said they...
N.Ireland
Arla to reward farmers for sustainability practices via milk price
Arla Foods has today (Friday, October 7) announced that it will start paying its farmer milk suppliers for sustainability activities...
N.Ireland
UK-EU talks set to resume on NI Protocol
Talks between the European Union (EU) and the UK are set to resume this afternoon (October 6) on issues surrounding...
N.Ireland
Report highlights wood as renewable substitute in a bioeconomy
Overall consumption of primary processed wood products is expected to grow by 37% by 2050, according to the global forest...
N.Ireland
HSENI reminds farmers to follow slurry mixing code
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is reminding farmers to follow the slurry mixing code to stay...
Agri-Business
Tesco interim report reveals profits have fallen 11.5%
Tesco has reported that retail operating profits across Ireland and the UK are down 11.5% in its interim financial report...
Agri-Business
Greggs announces sales increase of 14.6%
Greggs has announced a third quarter trading update for the 13 weeks to October 1, 2022. Total sales for Greggs...
N.Ireland
HSENI to carry out workplace transport inspections
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be carrying out a workplace transport inspection campaign at workplaces...
Agri-Business
NI minister ‘sorry’ for Brexit negotiation stance
The British minister of state for Northern Ireland has apologised to the Irish government and the European Union for his...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat exports up in July
UK sheepmeat exports increased in July, but were on the low side when compared to the same period in 2021....
N.Ireland
BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession
A Ballymoney vet who recently celebrated 50 years in the profession has been honoured with prestigious award for his hugely...
Agri-Business
Japan takes ‘World’s Best Steak’ title with Wagyu sirloin
The 2022 World Steak Challenge results were announced at an event which took place at the Round Room at the...
N.Ireland
NI: Improved genetics key to tackling climate change
There is a growing recognition of the role that improved genetics will play in delivering future sustainability for the milk...
N.Ireland
Video: Tractor and car driver escape serious injury in head-on collision
A car driver had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on collision with a tractor and trailer outside...
N.Ireland
Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund
The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The...
Agri-Business
New Bobcat telehandler to fit tight spaces
Replacing tractor-mounted front-end loaders with purpose-built material handlers is proving an uphill task for the manufacturers of the latter, in...
N.Ireland
Farmers called on to have their say on the future of forests in Down
Forest Service, an Executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has launched a public engagement...
