N.Ireland
Mushroom growers urge NI Executive to protect support scheme
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Panel seeks views on environmental governance in NI
An independent panel has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the current environmental governance arrangements in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has visited Drum Manor Forest Park, in Cookstown,...
N.Ireland
Applications open for innovative sheep farm visit to Scotland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the opportunity to take part in a...
Dairy
Heifer rearing should be seen as an investment, not a cost
Heifer rearing is often seen as a high cost enterprise but it should be seen as an investment rather than...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has visited Drum Manor Forest Park, in Cookstown,...
N.Ireland
ABP: Tyrone site to continue to 'receive and process cattle'
ABP Food Group has confirmed that all main operations on its ABP Linden Dungannon facility are “unaffected” despite a review...
N.Ireland
Non-derogated manure export submission date extended - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully lobbied the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to secure an extension for farmers...
N.Ireland
CAFRE launches two new agri-food bachelor degrees
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched its newly developed portfolio of agri-food bachelor degrees, including...
Agri-Business
Norbrook publishes first-ever sustainability report
Norbrook Holdings, the Northern Ireland-headquartered veterinary pharmaceuticals group, has published its first-ever sustainability report. The report highlights how the company...
Beef
Isle of Man bolsters foot-and-mouth legislation after German case
The government of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea has said it is bolstering animal health legislation in...
N.Ireland
UK Farm Assurance Review seeks less on-farm audits
The first UK-wide, comprehensive review of farm assurance has called for a fundamental reset of the system to rebuild confidence...
N.Ireland
UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024
The area of arable land across the UK dedicated to forage maize production in 2024 increased by between 10% and...
N.Ireland
New effort to tackle NI veterinary nurses shortage
Ulster University has launched Northern Ireland’s first veterinary nursing degrees, with courses set to begin in September. The university will...
N.Ireland
NI farmers advised to check BVD status of older cattle
Farmers and herd owners in Northern Ireland (NI) are being advised to check the bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) status of...
N.Ireland
How can farmers prepare for wintry conditions?
The cold spell in the past few weeks has acted as a reminder that now is a good time to...
N.Ireland
Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills
The Utility Regulator is urging any small business across Northern Ireland that is struggling to pay energy bills this January...
N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
