N.Ireland
Lely and ID Agro enter into partnership for modular feed kitchens
After jointly introducing the first modular feed kitchen in 2017, robot manufacturer Lely and barn innovator ID Agro have now...
N.Ireland
Environment
DAERA warns net-zero in NI would require ‘significant’ livestock reduction
Aiming for net-zero by 2050 would require a “significant” reduction in livestock numbers in Northern Ireland, according to DAERA’s director...
Agri-Business
Environment Bill targets halving NI emissions within next decade
Legally-binding goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and 82% by 2050 are set to be included...
Agri-Business
Minister to be final decision-maker for NI area-based scheme reviews
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced he will be the final decision-maker in future reviews of area-based scheme...
Dairy
New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the ‘optimism’ of dairy...
Dairy
DeLaval launches ‘Think Big’ initiative for dairy farmers looking to expand
To help meet the demand from dairy farmers looking to expand, DeLaval has launched its ‘Think Big’ initiative. According to...
Agri-Business
NI suppliers call for Lakeland and Dale Farm to follow Glanbia in solids-based pricing
A group of northern dairy farmers have called for their processors to follow suit with Glanbia Ireland, which this week...
Agri-Business
Calls for independent panel to include mental health experts
Calls have been made for Northern Ireland’s Review of Decisions independent panel to include mental health experts for all cases...
N.Ireland
Proposals put forward for all-island animal cruelty register
Proposals have been floated for an all-island animal cruelty register to crack down on banned animal keepers moving between jurisdictions to...
Agri-Business
Glanbia to move northern suppliers to solids-based pricing by 2024
Glanbia Ireland has told northern milk suppliers it plans to move to solids-based pricing by 2024. The butterfat base level...
Agri-Business
Island’s milk pool faces ‘ridiculous scenario’ where milk is Irish ‘everywhere except Ireland’
The island’s milk pool faces a “ridiculous scenario” where milk produced in the Republic of Ireland is often no longer...
Agri-Business
Planning permission granted for north-west wind farm
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has today (March 16) announced her decision to grant planning permission for a wind...
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...
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...
