Environment
Minister Poots launches NI’s first-ever Clean Air Strategy
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has encouraged everyone to play their part in improving air quality and reducing the number of...
N.Ireland
Beef
Blue 1, 2 at the RUAS Beef and Lamb Championships
Co. Tyrone exhibitor Alan McCrea hit the jackpot when winning the Supreme Interbreed Beef award at this week’s Royal Ulster...
N.Ireland
Spotted Dutch crosses carry the day at RUAS lamb championship
A pair of Spotted Dutch-cross ewe lambs took the major honours in the sheep ring at this week’s RUAS Beef...
Environment
Poots pumps over £1.1 million into NI environmental projects
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced over £1.1 million of funding for 35 environmental projects across Northern Ireland thanks to...
Beef
UK government issues new guidance for ear tags post-Brexit
The UK government has issued new guidance on changes to ear tags for livestock exports and movements from Great Britain...
Agri-Business
Chinese exports temporarily suspended from Cranswick’s NI site
Pork giant Cranswick has said it is hoping to recommence Chinese exports from its Northern Ireland site imminently. The firm...
Beef
Cow trade takes another setback in Northern Ireland
There was little or no change in the prices offered for prime cattle last week in Northern Ireland, according to...
Agri-Business
Cranswick reveals £8.2 million spend on Covid-19 measures
Pork giant Cranswick spent more than £8 million implementing Covid-19 measures and had to stockpile key ingredients out of fear...
Agri-Business
Winter Fair Online to reveal first ‘Champion of the Decade’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced plans to mark the date of its flagship dairy show online, showcasing...
Arable
Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops
Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up,...
N.Ireland
DAERA to take responsible antibiotics use courses online
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has had to take its responsible antibiotics use courses online...
Agri-Business
NI dairy research project to improve welfare and production in robotic systems
A new PhD research project co-funded AgriSearch will aim to understand dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in...
Beef
Final preparations underway for socially-distanced Beef and Lamb tomorrow
Final preparations are underway at Balmoral Park for Northern Ireland’s first socially-distanced agricultural show; The Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb...
Agri-Business
RUAS ‘to review’ 2021 Balmoral Show date
Balmoral Show organisers, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), have confirmed they are already considering postponing the 2021 event, AgriLand...
Agri-Business
DAERA launches ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations hit critical stage
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations...
Beef
Limousin bulls average over £3,200 at Welsh sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society hosted its autumn male and female sale at Brecon Livestock Market last Saturday (November 14)....
N.Ireland
NI’s 5 Angus Youth Challenge finalist teams named
Agri-food business ABP is taking five teams forward to the final stage of its skills development programme for teenagers, the...
Agri-Business
Peat slide: Ministers ‘shocked’ at devastation as cross-border response group visits site
Ministers Poots and McConalogue were shocked to see the devastation caused by a peat slide that has polluted the Mourne Beg...
