N.Ireland
Seed potato crisis in NI highlighted to minister
The seed potato crisis now impacting in Northern Ireland (NI) has been confirmed by one of the largest companies operating...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer star prize in memorial raffle
A pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer from an award-winning cow family is the star prize in a memorial raffle in aid...
Agri-Business
Report: Pig production costs in 17 countries, including Ireland
An annual report that examines the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries, including Ireland, has been published this...
Agri-Business
McDonald's reaffirms commitment to NI supply chain
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to its suppliers. At a breakfast with leaders from across Northern...
N.Ireland
Animal breeding essential in meeting climate change targets – CEO
Animal breeding programmes will be at the core of agriculture’s efforts to meet its climate change targets over the next...
N.Ireland
Poultry housing order introduced across NI
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland from midday on...
N.Ireland
COP15 to see 'new global targets to restore nature' - NIEA
The chief executive of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has said that COP15 will see new global targets to...
Agri-Business
Fendt on the ascent as AGCO refocuses brands
AGCO, the home of three major tractor brands in Ireland, has been busy patting itself on the back with regards...
N.Ireland
Derry farmer fined £1,000 for water pollution offences
A Co. Derry farmer has been convicted by Magherafelt Magistrates Court for water pollution offences. Adrian Bates (39) of Ballyronan...
N.Ireland
£1.6m in supports announced for NI pig farmers
A support scheme worth up to £1.6 million for Northern Ireland pig farmers has been announced by the Department of...
Agri-Business
Moy Park announces supply deal with Getir
Moy Park has secured a supply deal with Getir, which will see eight of its Moy Park ready to eat...
N.Ireland
Men 5 times more likely to die on a farm than women -AFBI
Statistics revealed at the Teagasc BeSafe National Farm Safety Conference today (Wednesday, November 23) suggest men are five times more...
Agri-Business
ABP commits to further partnership with Meat Business Women
ABP has re-confirmed its commitment to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion in the meat industry by aligning with Meat Business...
N.Ireland
Agrisearch to invest £400k in GrassCheck programme
AgriSearch has annouced that it is investing over £400K,000 into its flagship GrassCheck programme over the next three years. Announcing...
N.Ireland
ABP invests £1.5m in farm sustainability programme
ABP Food Group has today (Tuesday, November 22) announced an investment of £1.5 million in a sustainability programme open to...
N.Ireland
Legislation introduced to cut MLA pay and extended NI Executive formation deadline
MLA’s in Northern Ireland face pay cuts as new legislation is set to come into effect to encourage the formation...
Agri-Business
Sky brings a gentle touch to minimal cultivation
Ultra shallow cultivation is presently gaining plenty of attention from both farmers and machinery manufacturers in the tillage world. The...
N.Ireland
Positive response to Ulster Wool prices
Ulster Wool, a farmer-owned cooperative, has been hailed as an example of collective marketing and praised for its success in...