Agri-Business
£2 million Covid-19 support scheme announced for potato growers
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced further information on the £2 million financial support package for potato growers....
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Appeal made for information on tractor stolen from farm
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of a tractor from a farm in Co....
N.Ireland
Bill seeking to underground North-South Interconnector passes first stage
The Aontú bill seeking to underground the North-South Interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland has passed the first stage...
Agri-Business
DAERA granted additional £12.4 million of Covid support money
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has been granted a further £12.4 million to fund its...
Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
Agri-Business
Greencore revenue declines as a result of lockdowns
Greencore Group plc has reported a 19% decline in group revenue to £577.1 million, driven by the reduction in consumer...
Beef
Angus competition encourages schoolgirls to take up part-time farm work
Two teenagers named overall winners of this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge say the competition has inspired them to start...
Dairy
NI milk price round-up: Top base price for April hits 29.8p/L
Northern Ireland milk prices are holding strong across the board, with all of the big players announcing holds or price...
Beef
Protocol has opened the door for all-island PGI beef status – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed confirmation that the EU Commission is supportive of the north being included in...
Agri-Business
AHV to expand workforce by 25% and employ veterinary surgeon
The coming weeks and months will see further growth achieved by the AHV Ireland team. “We have a total of...
Beef
The use of clover in beef production systems
Making best use of clover in beef production systems was one of the main themes addressed in a recent beef...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: 46% increase in throughput seen in plants last week
The sheep trade up north this past week was steady overall, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) reported. Quotes from...
Environment
Deadline approaches for NI’s £2 million Environmental Fund
Environmental projects in Northern Ireland that connect people with nature, improve habitats or help tackle threats facing our natural environment...
N.Ireland
Co. Antrim vet killed in quad road accident
Police have confirmed that a man has been killed and a woman injured following a two-vehicle crash involving a quad...
Agri-Business
Australia FTA: UK Government report warned deal would drop UK farm output
Reports have emerged that the UK government has agreed in principle to offer a 15-year transition zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal...
Beef
Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals
Pupils from across Northern Ireland (NI) impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist...
N.Ireland
RamCompare: Five-year results identify top traits to drive flock productivity
The five-year results of sheep genetic improvement project RamCompare have revealed the top traits from performance-recorded rams to drive flock...
Agri-Business
Could these 5 tax tips improve your farm finances?
Farmers should review their business structure and discuss tax planning at least once a year to ensure they are making...
