N.Ireland
‘Stop before someone is injured or killed’ – Muir on wildfires
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of...
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Deadline only 4 days away for National Dairy Awards
The deadline to enter the National Dairy Awards is only a few days away, and farmers or their friends are...
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Beef Plan Movement appoints a general manager
The Beef Plan Movement has appointed Nadaline Webster to the position of general manager, which is a new role for...
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FFA calls for end to ‘excessive red tape’ in UK agriculture
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in...
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UFU: NI NAP proposals ‘could devastate local farming’
New proposals contained in Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) could “devastate local farming”, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) warned...
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Host nation sought for World Butchers’ Challenge
With the success of the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s time to look ahead....
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Co. Down dairy farmer credits grassland reseeding for farm performance
Co. Down milk producer, Philip Truesdale, claims that grassland reseeding has secured significant performance benefits for his farming enterprise. The...
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Farm building costs have doubled over past five years – farmer
A significant increase in farm building costs has been the greatest challenge confronting Co Down farmer, Philp Truesdale. He explained:...
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Lakeland concerns over pace and direction of policy for NI dairy
Lakeland Dairies has voiced its “serious concerns” about the pace and direction of political policy in relation to the Northern...
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£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant...
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LMC chief urges decisive action on bTB eradication
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is regarded by many farming families as the most significant threat to their businesses. This is a...
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20 NI farmers visit The Netherlands to explore innovations
The College of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has led a farm innovation visit of 20 Northern Irish farmers...
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Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single...
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Limousin bulls average £5,225 at society sale in Ballymena
There was steady trade for Limousin bulls at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s regional April show and sale, hosted by...
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Co. Down farmer raises over £4,000 for Air Ambulance NI
A farmer in Banbridge, Co. Down has raised over £4,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in gratitude for the life-saving...
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Bird flu: Northern Ireland to lift housing order for poultry
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced that the compulsory bird flu housing measures for...
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NI National Hedgerow Week to take place next week
The Tree Council along with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland are celebrating hedgerows...
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Tillage: Priorities for May Bank Holiday
Getting magnesium and manganese on to spring barley crops has been highlighted as a May Bank Holiday tillage priority by...
