N.Ireland
North Down growers starting to dig early season potatoes
Early season potatoes in Northern Ireland have enjoyed almost uninterrupted growth since planting back in the spring. “That’s a pretty...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
30% increase in exports of NI lambs to the ROI
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in 2022 are up 30% on 2021,...
N.Ireland
NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has called for agreed solutions between the UK and EU, following the...
Agri-Business
Renegotiating NI Protocol is ‘unrealistic’ – EU Commission
Vice president of the European (EU) Commission, Maros Sefcovic has ruled out renegotiating the Northern Ireland Protocol. The British government...
Agri-Business
Lakeland increases base milk price for May supplies
The board of Lakeland Dairies has today (Monday, June 13) announced the co-operative’s milk price for May, which includes supplementary...
N.Ireland
Research: Climate obligations may force cap on NI livestock numbers
Climate change obligations may limit livestock numbers in Northern Ireland, according to recent research and modelling. Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute...
Beef
Table: The effect of low soil pH on fertiliser utilisation
On many beef and sheep farms, in particular where ground is rented, farmers can be reluctant to spend money on...
Agri-Business
IFA: Farmers concerned over proposed NI protocol changes
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that there is increasing concern among farmers about proposed changes to the Northern...
N.Ireland
Lamb prices up 36p/kg on last year in Northern Ireland
Deadweight lamb prices in Northern Ireland (NI) are up 36p/kg on this time last year recent figures show. According to...
N.Ireland
Irish beef price surpasses UK price for first time in 11 years
The latest figures show that for the week ending May 28, the average Irish R3 steer price was 7c/kg ahead...
N.Ireland
Deadweight lamb prices in Great Britain increase
Deadweight lamb prices in Great Britain (GB) for the week ending June 4, saw an increase on the week prior....
N.Ireland
The inter-relationship between sulphur and nitrogen
Due to the key role of both sulphur and nitrogen in the synthesis of proteins, the supply of these plant...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: ‘Scrapping’ the NI Protocol ‘would set us back’
Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol would set the industry back....
N.Ireland
Child Farm Safety Week takes place across NI
This week is Child Farm Safety Week in Northern Ireland, and the HSENI’s Agriculture team are extremely busy visiting rural...
Agri-Business
Moy Park strike continues at Randalstown plant
14 Unite the Union members at the Moy Park site on the Moneynick Road, Randalstown have established pickets at the...
N.Ireland
Man dies following collision between tractor and motorbike
A man in his 40s has died after the motorbike he was riding collided with a tractor on the Aughrim...
N.Ireland
Westminster urged to match Brussels’ support for EU agriculture
Farmers for Action’s (FFA) William Taylor has said that Westminster must match the additional support commitment recently confirmed by Brussels...
N.Ireland
Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymoney Show
The Holstein cow, Priestland 5446 Shot J Rose, won the Supreme Championship Class at this year’s Ballymoney Show in Co....
