N.Ireland
2021 Balmoral Show attendance ‘around two-thirds’ of normal turn-out
Attendance at this year's Balmoral Show was "around two-thirds" of the usual turn-out, according to organisers. The show has boasted...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Eustice rules out nationalisation of UK CO2 production
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary George Eustice has ruled out any prospect of the government nationalising...
N.Ireland
‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’
Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: Several cattle leave show early after spate of respiratory infections
Several cattle have been taken home early from this year's Balmoral Show after respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, were confirmed among...
N.Ireland
G20 countries urged to increase support for farmers in Afghanistan
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging G20 countries to increase support for rural farmers in Afghanistan. Among...
Agri-Business
Consumer side of UK-wide beef research project begins at Balmoral
Scientists from Scotland have begun a UK-wide beef research project testing which production methods make the best steak at this...
Beef
Angus cow-calf duo clinches Balmoral interbreed in ‘maternal masterclass’
The Armour family has clinched this year's interbreed beef championship with a "terrific" mother and calf duo. It marked the...
N.Ireland
Rank and file farmers support UFU policy priorities
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has confirmed that the broad swathe of farmers in Northern Ireland fully support...
N.Ireland
Former department vet wins tribunal over ‘deleted’ livestock movements
A former vet within the Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Service Animal Health Group has won a landmark action against the...
N.Ireland
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland
Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
N.Ireland
Royals take in sights and tastes of NI agri-food at Balmoral Show
Showgoers at Balmoral Park were in good company this afternoon (September 23) as HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and...
Environment
Poots hopes Lord Deben can sway Executive on NI carbon targets
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is hoping a briefing from one of the UK's most senior advisors on climate matters will...
Agri-Business
NI Food and Drink Pavilion returns to Balmoral Show
Food and drink from a range of local artisan companies from across Northern Ireland are being showcased at this year’s...
Beef
Schools are queuing up to host LMC beef and lamb cookery demos
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is confirming large numbers of schools across Northern Ireland have submitted requests to host...
Agri-Business
‘Technical solution’ found for NI/Scotland livestock trade issues
A "technical solution" is reportedly available for livestock trade issues between Britain and Northern Ireland, but would require political buy-in...
N.Ireland
Balmoral 2021: Farmers urged to take time to save lives
Visitors to this year's Balmoral Show are being urged to take the time to save lives by getting their Covid-19...
N.Ireland
CAFRE alum working in the USA to speak at online event
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites past and current Loughry Food students and staff to join...
Agri-Business
CO2 shortage: Supermarkets say NI poultry farms were ‘days from crisis’
Northern Ireland's agri-food chain was just days away from crisis, had the government not intervened to reinstate carbon dioxide (CO2)...
