N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices look set to come under pressure
Lamb prices in Northern Ireland look to be coming under pressure, with quotes for next week falling back by up...
N.Ireland
Grass
GrassCheck: NI grass growth down 32% for year so far
Grass growth in Northern Ireland for the season so far is down almost a third compared to the 10-year average....
N.Ireland
Poots: ‘The Republic should have been our friend’ in Brexit talks
Northern Ireland (NI) Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has hit out at the Irish Government, accusing it of failing to support...
Agri-Business
Farm succession: Have something in mind to ‘step back’ into
Stepping back from a farm is one of the most difficult things you can do but there are ways to...
Agri-Business
Farm succession: ‘A barn conversion might be cheaper… but divorce is very expensive too’
Farming families have been warned to avoid creating a "self-fulfilling prophecy" for divorce. Speaking at a Women in Dairy event...
Beef
Hopes rise for NI inclusion in ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI
Recent days have seen the European Commission indicating that it would actively facilitate Northern Ireland’s participation in the ‘Irish Grass...
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
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...
