N.Ireland
UFU: ‘No intention to cull animals’ at this time in relation to bluetongue
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Thursday, December 4) said that the current bluetongue situation in Northern Ireland is “a...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to ‘opt into’ Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to opt into the latest phase of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme....
N.Ireland
What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin
In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers turning to it...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue vaccine might ‘not be enough’ to control outbreaks – expert
With the suspected case of bluetongue being reported recently in Northern Ireland, many farmers will be concerned about how they...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm
Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd, where two suspected cases of bluetongue virus were...
N.Ireland
Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has confirmed that cattle from the Republic of Ireland will not be competing at...
N.Ireland
NI waiting on test results from Germany and England on suspected bluetongue samples
Samples taken from suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland are now “subject to confirmatory testing” from laboratories in Germany...
Agri-Business
Suspected bluetongue in NI ‘must serve as a wake-up call’
The suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland “must serve as a wake-up call”, a farm organisation has urged. Irish...
N.Ireland
Lambs hit record high of £820 at RUAS championships
Over the last eight years, the lamb section at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Beef and Lamb championships has...
Dairy
RUAS to host emergency bluetongue meeting on Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) is to host an emergency meeting today (Monday, December 1) to assess the potential...
N.Ireland
Suspected bluetongue case ‘hugely concerning’
Given the time of year, the suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is “surprising and obviously hugely concerning for...
N.Ireland
‘Potentially serious implications’: Heydon responds to bluetongue investigation in NI
Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has responded to the investigation of suspected bluetongue cases in...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Correcting cow flow this winter
With cows now in for winter housing and farm roadways quieting down, it is time to address any issues with...
N.Ireland
Suspected cases of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) vets are investigating the suspicion of bluetongue virus at a holding near...
Arable
Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used...
N.Ireland
NIFCC unveils new appointments and investment strategy at AGM
The Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) has reflected on its progress over the past year and announced new roles...
N.Ireland
NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair
Chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the...
N.Ireland
MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status
Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels. Speaking...