Agri-Business
Moy Park to be included in Covid-19 lateral flow testing pilot
A lateral flow testing pilot has been rolled out at leading food company Moy Park sites across Northern Ireland and...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI Farm Groups’ Farm Welfare Bill to come before Stormont Agriculture Committee
A bill lobbying to support high-welfare farming systems with fair prices is set to be discussed by members of Stormont’s...
N.Ireland
UK farm unions granted permission to continue COPA-COGECA membership
European farm lobbying group COPA-COGECA has granted UK farming unions permission to continue their membership despite leaving the EU. However, as...
Agri-Business
NI farm borrowing up 9% according to Danske
Northern Ireland farm borrowing has increased around 9% over the last financial year, mainly driven by investments in expansion and...
N.Ireland
Farm worker convicted after straw bales incident leaves cyclist brain damaged
A farm worker has been convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after failing to secure a load of...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tips for milking during Covid-19
With the country under current Covid-19 restrictions, it’s important that dairy farmers begin planning for the 2021 season. Most dairy...
N.Ireland
Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations
With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations....
Agri-Business
Hauliers urge government to act as customs chaos wreaks havoc on agri-food supply chains
With additional reporting by Sylvester Phelan Hauliers claim vital parts of UK customs guidance were not made public until just...
Arable
Variety ‘watch list’ for wheat yellow rust released
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has issued a ‘yellow rust watch list’ to help flag UK winter wheat...
Environment
SDLP launches consultation on legally-binding targets to tackle biodiversity loss
SDLP Assembly member Dolores Kelly has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce legally-binding targets to tackle biodiversity loss...
N.Ireland
Kelly re-elected as Ulster Wool board member
Following a call for nominations by Ulster Wool to represent wool producers in Northern Ireland, Brendan Kelly has been returned...
N.Ireland
NI farming families to be offered first aid training from home
Northern Ireland farming families are to be offered life-saving first aid training online in a bid to reduce the number...
Agri-Business
NI prime livestock prices remain ‘strong’ despite Christmas lockdown sales slump
Northern Ireland turkey, lamb and roast beef sales were down this year as Christmas Covid-19 restrictions meant fewer gatherings over...
Agri-Business
‘Leave no farmer behind’ – Poots tells OFC of vision for NI farm support
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots spoke of “tremendous opportunities” and “room to manoeuvre” in the wake of Brexit for the...
Arable
McAleer concerned over UK’s commitment to gene-editing
The chairman of Stormont’s Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Declan McAleer MLA, has cautioned against the public commitment...
Environment
Poots chairs first meeting of Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots today chaired the first meeting of the region’s new Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group today...
N.Ireland
PSNI to introduce new licence for firearm magazines
Gun owners in Northern Ireland will have to pay out £30 for a new licence should they wish to buy...
Agri-Business
NI businesses say grant for food manufacturing is an ‘urgent priority’
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has warned its call for the Department of Economy to establish a...
