N.Ireland
Department to weigh up options for NI vet school
A report to analyse the best options for establishing a vet school within the region has been commissioned by Northern...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Speakers announced for Meat Business Women UK and Ireland conference in May
KFC Global CEO Tony Lowings, Co-op Food CEO Jo Whitfield and 2 Sisters Food Group founder Ranjit Singh have been...
Agri-Business
GDT announces first index drop in 9 outings
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has posted a decrease in index for the first time in nine outings –...
Agri-Business
NI farmers ‘left struggling’ because of NI Protocol
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has claimed many Northern Ireland farmers have been “left struggling” with vital aspects of their farm...
Agri-Business
Industry confusion after ban on British soil into NI is lifted
The decision to end the ban on British soil entering Northern Ireland has been met with confusion from within the...
N.Ireland
Armagh County Agricultural Show cancelled
After months of deliberation, Armagh County Agricultural Show organisers have announced the cancellation of the 2021 show. The much-loved county...
Agri-Business
EU introduces new import control measures
The European Commission has launched the EU’s new import control system: ICS2. This represents a major reinforcement of the Customs...
Agri-Business
ASA reviewing more than 100 Oatly complaints
UK adverts watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority, has said it is still reviewing more than 100 complaints challenging environmental claims...
Machinery
DVA rejects calls for priority driving tests for farmworkers
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has rejected bids for farmworkers to be given priority booking when driving tests reopen...
Beef
Beef Focus: Sticking with traditional suckler breeding in Co. Cavan
When you walk into the suckler housing belonging to Brian Brady from Co. Cavan, there are no signs of your...
Agri-Business
Agricultural consultants call for new evidence to be allowed in Decision of Review process
Northern Ireland Agricultural Consultants Association has called for farmers to be allowed to provide additional evidence at Stage 2 of...
N.Ireland
Union reps say port staff were told there was ‘no threat’ at 3pm
Trade union leaders have said checkpoint staff based at Larne Port were told there was “no threat to their safety”...
Agri-Business
£4 million Covid support fund opens for NI pig and poultry farmers
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced the opening of a £4 million Covid-19 Support Scheme for eligible pig...
Agri-Business
Devenish hatches international growth plans
Northern Ireland headquartered nutritional technology company Devenish has announced plans to raise capital in order to grow internationally. The firm...
N.Ireland
UFU to host Women in Agriculture webinar series
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to host a Women in Agriculture webinar series. The UFU launched its...
Dairy
Silage trials show quicker is better when it comes to wilting
Cutting grass earlier in the day could help speed up wilting – even in overcast conditions – according to in-house...
Agri-Business
UK moves to delay border control changes by 6 months
The UK government has announced its decision to delay deadlines for changing border controls in relation to the import of...
Dairy
Lakeland announces increased February milk price and bonus
Lakeland Dairies has become the first processor to reveal its milk price for February, announcing an increased price for last...
