N.Ireland
Northern spring lamb prices up over €27/head on this time last year
Northern Ireland spring lamb prices are up over €27/head on this time last year, according to the Livestock and Meat...
N.Ireland
Beef
Using sexed semen to enhance the genetic merit of the suckler herd
From a maternal aspect, where artificial insemination (AI) is being used on the farm, the opportunity to breed the desired...
N.Ireland
Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB
Both spring lamb and hogget prices have lifted over the past week in Great Britain (GB) at sales; however, deadweight...
N.Ireland
NI’s Auction of Hope announces fundraising total
The inaugural ‘Auction of Hope’ organised by Air Ambulance Northern Ireland’s (AANI) agri-business group, has raised a phenomenal £92,450 for...
Environment
NI politicians to vote on Climate Change Bill on Monday
Northern Ireland politicians are set to vote on the Green Party's proposed Climate Change Bill on Monday (May 10). The...
N.Ireland
Poots: It’s time to stop wasting taxpayers’ money on TB
Northern Ireland's £40 million annual spend on bovine TB needs to end, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has warned. Speaking at...
Agri-Business
Farmers to play ‘central role’ in NI’s 2030 renewable energy target
Farmers will need to play a central role if renewable energy target to generate at least 70% of Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
7 women shortlisted for meat industry awards
Seven young women from leading UK and Ireland meat organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s ‘One to Watch’ award,...
Agri-Business
CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve
Northern Ireland food and drink leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots of...
Agri-Business
O’Neill: Decision to form EU-UK veterinary zone lays with Westminster
Any decision on a veterinary zone solution to problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol will have to be made at...
Agri-Business
NI Agriculture Minister to seek Judicial Review over NI Protocol
Northern Ireland's (NI) Agriculture Minister has said he plans to initiate Judicial Review proceedings over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking...
Agri-Business
Poots announces £75 million investment in CAFRE campuses
Northern Ireland's agri-food higher education campuses (CAFRE) are set to undergo a transformation as part of a £75 million investment....
Agri-Business
North South agriculture meeting cancelled during DUP leadership struggle
An important North South meeting on rural development and agriculture had to be cancelled while DUP members grappled over the...
Agri-Business
Ulster Wool to scrap producer haulage charges
Wool marketing body Ulster Wool has announced changes to its producer haulage charges ahead of this year's shearing season. A...
Environment
Tyrone river pollution incident believed to have originated on a farm
A water pollution incident which has resulted in a major fish kill in Co. Tyrone is thought to have originated...
Dairy
Northern Ireland farm wins inaugural British Friesian Herd of the Year Award
A Northern Ireland dairy farm has been named the winner of a new UK-wide award for the best British Friesian...
Beef
IMS discusses the role of social media within beef sector
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson recently participated in an International Meat Secretariat (IMS) marketing and communication...
Agri-Business
Shoppers made an ‘extra effort’ this Easter with additional €5.5m spent on roast beef
Ireland celebrated a second Easter in lockdown this year and shoppers made "an extra effort" to mark the occasion with...
