Agri-Business
Dutch dairy auction boost drives hope for milk price increases
This week’s Dutch dairy auction has seen the full haul with significant increases posted across all four of the main...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
‘Unprecedented change’ proposed for NI’s electricity grid
SONI, the electricity transmission system operator for Northern Ireland, has announced plans to reform the grid to achieve Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm unveils new look after 50 years of old branding
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative Dale Farm has unveiled new branding as part of a major growth strategy for the next...
Agri-Business
Expansion of crop protection specialist results in 10 new jobs
Co. Down-based crop conservation specialist, UPU Industries, is expanding its position in the global food chain, resulting in increased output...
Agri-Business
NI customs infrastructure won’t be ready until March 2022
Northern Ireland’s £45 million permanent customs infrastructure is unlikely to be completed before March 2022, according to the latest update...
Agri-Business
Concern remains over GB to NI movement of potato seed
Concern remains for Northern Ireland potato producers who warn they will still be unable to import seed from mainland UK....
N.Ireland
Edwin Poots makes return as NI Agriculture Minister
Lagan Valley MLA Edwin Poots has returned as Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister. Poots stood down as...
N.Ireland
NI farmer convicted of tampering with TB test
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been fined after he was convicted in court of tampering with a bovine TB test....
Agri-Business
‘One-fifth of EU goods checks carried out in Northern Ireland’
Around a fifth of EU documentary checks on goods are now carried out in Northern Ireland, according to the DAERA...
Agri-Business
DAERA takes steps towards judicial review over minister’s port decisions
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has confirmed it is seeking legal advice over ministerial orders to halt construction work and...
Agri-Business
Co. Down milk producer calls for improved farm support measures
Co. Down dairy farmer Cavan Johnston is calling for the Stormont Executive to provide improved levels of support for young...
N.Ireland
Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group
Northern Ireland’s Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) has been recognised for the quality of its science by a United Nations...
Agri-Business
Global mentorship programme launched for women in the meat industry
A new mentorship initiative has been launched which aims to improve career opportunities for women in the global meat industry...
Beef
Don’t overlook the importance of sulphur
Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing...
Beef
Beef Focus: Sourcing and handling AI bulls at Coney Island Genetics
It’s not too often that farmers get an insight into operations at an AI bull stud, especially due to the...
Beef
Keeping on top of hygiene during the calving season
Calving can be a busy time on farms, especially when cow numbers are at high levels. Therefore, it is important...
N.Ireland
DAERA starts work monitoring NI sewage systems for Covid-19
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has started surveillance work monitoring two wastewater sites for levels of Covid-19. The idea is...
Machinery
Touch of Claas: Arion 400 range given power boost makeover
The Arion 400 range of tractors have been given a makeover to mark the introduction of the Stage V emissions...
