Agri-Business
Livestock methane-reducing product gets commercial contract in Oz
CH4 Global Inc. has announced the first commercial sale and supply of its Asparagopsis-based methane-reducing product for ruminant animals to...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
‘I would always be out’: NI sheep farmer shares his story ahead of pride
“I knew I wanted to work with animals and then my parents said, why not start a farm, and I...
N.Ireland
Monaghan farming family win Lakeland Milk Quality Awards
A dairy farming family in Co. Monaghan have been announced as the Supreme Champions of the Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality...
Agri-Business
Potential foot and mouth case in UK a ‘concern’ for Irish farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that a suspected case of foot and mouth disease on a pig farm...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat production rises 12% in May
UK sheepmeat production witnessed a 12% (2,330t) increase year-on-year for the month of May. Data from the Department for Environment,...
Agri-Business
No more ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods in South Africa
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in South Africa looks set to ban using meat-related words...
Sheep
Sheep farmers on worm red alert as wet and warm weather persist
Sheep farmers are being advised to be on their guard against nematodirus and stomach worms as warm and wet weather...
Agri-Business
Poots visits Royal Highland Show on its 200th anniversary
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (NI), Edwin Poots, has visited the Royal Highland Show in...
N.Ireland
New environmental course for GCSE/AS-level students in NI
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and Advanced Subsidiary (AS)-level secondary school students in Northern Ireland will be able to...
N.Ireland
NI Water announces £1.2bn framework to boost local economy
Northern Ireland (NI) Water has announced a £1.2 billion Major Project Partnership Framework (MPPF), which will deliver large, capital works...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without...
N.Ireland
New Centre of Excellence for agriculture to be based in Queen’s University
A new Centre of Excellence for agriculture has been developed between Queen’s University Belfast and the National Measurement Laboratory (NML)...
N.Ireland
Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show
An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show. The event attracted a tremendous turnout of livestock....
N.Ireland
NI Water to build new £4.8m wastewater facility
Northern Ireland (NI) Water is scheduled to commence a £4.8 million programme of work this summer to provide Ballyronan with...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies
Farmers have been warned to take extra precautions and keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies. The...
N.Ireland
Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’
One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Rural residents in need of care are being ‘failed by the system’ – Sugden
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has said rural residents who are being forced to stay in hospital or move into...
N.Ireland
Man fined £300 for bonfire-related waste offences
A man has pleaded guilty at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court to waste offences relating to a bonfire next to the electrical...
