N.Ireland
Public consultation on NI Nutrients Action Programme
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, has announced the launch of a public...
N.Ireland
Beef
Tyrone herd sells Simmental bull to Scotland for £22,000
The Ranfurly Simmental herd based in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, has announced the private sale of its pedigree Simmental bull ‘Ranfurly...
N.Ireland
NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills
Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has urged farmers across the region to check their land and buildings for water leaks...
N.Ireland
Farm fatalities ‘remain stubbornly high’ – Muir
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has said that farm fatalities are still “stubbornly high”, especially when...
N.Ireland
Beekeepers call for coordinated all-Ireland bee inspection service
Beekeepers across the island of Ireland have collectively called for the establishment of an all-Ireland coordinated bee inspection service to...
N.Ireland
Public urged to help reduce wildfire risk in NI
The public are being urged to act responsibly when enjoying the countryside in Northern Ireland during this week’s good weather...
N.Ireland
Cattle in NI ‘increasingly susceptible’ to BVD – AHWNI
Farmers have been warned that cattle in the Northern Ireland herd will be “increasingly susceptible” to bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD),...
N.Ireland
Young Irish and UK delegates travel to World Angus Forum in Oz
Over the course of the next week, the World Angus Forum is taking place in Australia and a team of...
N.Ireland
Red Tractor seeks views on tiered welfare standards proposals
At the request of industry, the Red Tractor pigs sector board is seeking views on proposals to introduced tiered welfare...
N.Ireland
Court: 70-year-old convicted for agricultural pollution
A 70-year-old man has been convicted and fined in court in Northern Ireland today (Monday, April 28) over an incident...
N.Ireland
Modern dairy cow output equal to ’19 finished cattle’ – vet
A Co. Antrim veterinarian has likened the modern dairy cow to a thoroughbred racehorse in terms of her metabolic ability...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host dry stone walling courses in May
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host a number of dry stone walling day courses at...
N.Ireland
Minister criticised following collapse of NI bee inspection service
DUP agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has hit out at Minister Andrew Muir, following confirmation that...
N.Ireland
NI family farms could face ‘significant tax liabilities’ – accountants
Inheritance tax changes, announced as part of the UK Autumn Budget 2024, will have “a particularly disproportionate impact on family...
N.Ireland
Lack of control key reason for UK dairy farmers exiting sector – study
A new study examining the reasons behind why dairy farmers exit the industry has highlighted the central role that a...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to discuss sustainable use of nutrients in on-farm events
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two on-farm events on Monday (April 28) to discuss...
N.Ireland
BVD ‘grace period’ reduced in NI for positive or inconclusive animals
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has reminded herd owners in Northern Ireland that the grace period...
N.Ireland
Beef Week 2025 to champion NI produce
Today (Wednesday, April 23) marks the start of Beef Week 2025, a marketing campaign that aims to shine a spotlight...
