N.Ireland
Rise in weight loss drugs could see UK consumers favour red meat/eggs in 2026 – AHDB
The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is likely to see UK consumers seek “protein-packed” options in 2026, according to...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Number of snow and ice warnings issued for across the country
Prepare for very cold conditions with severe frosts and wintry showers, as meteorological services have issued a number of weather...
N.Ireland
Value of using data records to benchmark farm performance
While farmers cannot control weather, market prices or input costs, many of the key drivers of profitability are factors that...
N.Ireland
Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir
US-born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir titled Barn Gothic: Three Generations...
N.Ireland
Snow and ice warning issued for NI
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued in Northern Ireland. The warning is in place for counties...
N.Ireland
2025 a year of ‘unprecedented challenges’ for farming in NI
2025 has “definitely been a year of unprecedented challenges” for farming in Northern Ireland, according to Upper Bann MP Carla...
Agri-Business
NI brucellosis compensation rates for January confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for January...
N.Ireland
266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season – Defra
Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season. According...
N.Ireland
Rural homelessness going under the radar
Public awareness of rural homelessness is low, with many people assume the problem only happens in towns and cities. That’s...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers – UFU
As another year draws to a close, it is a natural time to pause, reflect, and take stock. The past...
N.Ireland
Pupils draw on art for calendar safety messages
Twelve primary school pupils from across Northern Ireland were celebrated after their winning artwork was transformed into a calendar. The...
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax relief increase ‘step in right direction for farm families’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said today’s (Tuesday, December 23) announcement on inheritance tax “represents a step in the...
N.Ireland
Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?
Agricultural property relief and business property relief will be reformed from April 6, 2026 and increased thresholds were announced by...
N.Ireland
Timber prices continue to hold up well
A leading figure in the timber industry has said that commercial timber prices are continuing to hold up pretty well....
N.Ireland
FFA seeking to put agriculture on an ‘even keel’ in 2026
Farmers for Action (FFA) has stated its intention to continue its campaign to secure an agricultural sector in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Dawn Meats and Dunbia celebrate year end with 60 awards
Dawn Meats and Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, are celebrating the end of the year with 60 successful award...
N.Ireland
Results: Fermanagh pedigree cattle breeders end showing year in style
A tremendous turnout of calves was presented before judge, Victor Chestnutt at the recent Fermanagh Pedigree Breeders’ Calf Show. The...
N.Ireland
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, according...