N.Ireland
BSAS appoints new president
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Helen Warren, European ruminant technical manager at...
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Dale Farm to pay extra 0.5p/L in March milk cheque
Dale Farm has announced an extra or 13th payment of 0.5p/L (60c/L equivalent) in the March milk cheque. The payment...
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Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last
Irish agriculture can look forward to a very bright future, one that will see sustainable farm gate prices being maintained...
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Cereal growers in the northwest enjoy a spring to remember
Cereal growers in the northwest have confirmed that both winter and spring cereals have enjoyed a very positive start. Mark...
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CAFRE farm events to focus on sustainable use of fertiliser
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is organising on-farm events to discuss the sustainable use of nutrients...
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Dale Farm raises £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Dale Farm has raised £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland over the past year through the support of their employees,...
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AgriSearch launches survey for Northern Ireland dairy farmers
AgriSearch is inviting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland to take part in a survey on the research and innovation needs...
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Black cow on unlit road led to ‘written off car’ – PSNI
The PSNI has shared details of what has been described as a “very luck escape” for one driver after rural...
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Demand for CAFRE agricultural degree courses remains strong
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is confirming a strong interest in its agricultural degree courses. Current...
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‘Designated sites are quite literally adding fuel to the fire’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU is calling for urgent action and improved support for farmers to help manage hill ground...
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NI ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’ published
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has published his department’s seventh ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’. The...
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NI food and drinks sector turnover lifts to £6.5 billion
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has published its annual ‘Northern Ireland Food and...
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High rate of BVD positives in Fermanagh and Armagh
Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) test results have revealed higher numbers of positive results in dairy herds in the Beragh-Carrickmore area,...
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Fermanagh council issues reminder to dog owners amid lambing
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have issued a reminder to dog owners to be extra vigilant around livestock over the...
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Newry Show gets council boost
The chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council has taken time out of his busy schedule to visit the site...
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Concerns raised over impact of US tariffs on Windsor Framework
The House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee has written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn,...
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NI farmers encouraged to review livestock valuations – adviser
The rate of increase in the price of all classes of livestock should encourage farmers to review their livestock valuations...
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Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that firefighters are continuing to deal with wildfires. The service’s...
