N.Ireland
‘Potentially serious’ viral disease ILT discovered in poultry flocks in NI
A potentially serious viral infection, ILT, has started to spread through Northern Ireland (NI) poultry flocks, the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI Agriculture Minister confirmed as DUP reshuffles Executive team
Newly-elected DUP leader Edwin Poots has confirmed he will stay on as Northern Ireland (NI) Agriculture Minister, officially turning down...
Agri-Business
Rural halls funding deadline approaches in NI
The deadline to apply for a £1 million fund to support the refurbishment of rural halls in Northern Ireland is...
Agri-Business
Moy Park launches new apprenticeship scheme
Moy Park has announced a new apprenticeship programme designed to nurture the next generation of engineering talent. The four-year programme...
Beef
Busy year ahead for beef and sheep in NI
According to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, the year ahead will be a very busy one...
Agri-Business
The BiG M celebrates a big anniversary
The BiG M remains unique in the world of agricultural machinery. It is the world's only mass-produced, self-propelled mower, and...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool announces winner of new development programme
A young sheep farmer from Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone, has been announced as the winner of the Ulster Wool new Training...
Agri-Business
‘Eco-labelling’ and low-carbon farming tipped to boost poultry profits
There is little time to waste in the race to provide the world’s growing population with healthy diets from sustainable...
Agri-Business
‘Staggering’ cost of NI’s Brexit customs posts revealed
Agri-food customs posts required in Northern Ireland (NI) have cost more than £24.4 million to staff in their first year....
N.Ireland
RamCompare webinar to unlock the potential of sheep genetics in NI
The latest results of the RamCompare project in Northern Ireland (NI) are set to be discussed at an upcoming sheep...
Agri-Business
Cranswick Foods becomes NI’s first agri-food firm to achieve carbon-neutral status
Pork processor Cranswick Country Foods has become the first agri-food company in Northern Ireland (NI) to be officially recognised as...
N.Ireland
Poots urged to expand criteria for North West floods support
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has been urged to widen the criteria of a support package for farmers afflicted...
Dairy
Grazing targets for replacement dairy heifers
The rearing of heifers contributes a significant cost to dairy systems, yet can be the most commonly overlooked component. Grazing...
N.Ireland
North West floods: Applications for payments to open in August
A long-awaited support package for farmers in the North West affected by floods in 2017 will open for applications in...
N.Ireland
Take full advantage of buoyant lamb prices – CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is advising farmers to take full advantage of the buoyant lamb...
Arable
White’s announce Barclay Bell as grower of the year
Barclay Bell from Rathfriland, Co. Down, has been awarded the John Finnan Oat Quality Award by White’s Oats, for his...
N.Ireland
Co. Down man fined for illegal dumping of construction waste and poultry manure
A 34-year-old Co. Down man has today (June 2) been fined in court for offences relating to the illegal dumping...
Agri-Business
Rathlin Island unveils carbon-neutral plans
Islanders on Rathlin have ambitions to generate their own renewable energy in an effort to create local jobs and achieve...
