N.Ireland
Muir: Stakeholder group to examine NAP proposals
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir has said that a stakeholder group will...
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Elite Simmental cow takes Newry Show 2025 beef inter-breed championship
The Simmental cow, Ballinalare Farm Nikita, was selected as the beef inter-breed champion at Newry Show 2025. It is turning...
N.Ireland
‘XI’ livestock tags mandatory from today in NI
From today (Monday, June 30), only XI prefixed tags can be used to identify newborn cattle, sheep, and goats in...
N.Ireland
Red clover silage: Similar yields, quality with 2.3x less nitrogen
As part of ita ZeroNsile project, AgriSearch recently held a farm walk on red clover establishment on the farm of...
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PSNI makes arrests after slurry spread on road in Co. Antrim town
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed it made two arrests after slurry was spread on a road...
N.Ireland
NI couple take on ‘Hearty Hike’ for Children’s Heartbeat Trust
William and Alana McIlrath are gearing up for their ‘Hearty Hike’ this September in aid of Children’s Heartbeat Trust. The...
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Bluetongue could arrive in Ireland within weeks – NI scientists
A fresh warning has been issued that bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to...
N.Ireland
Total income from farming rises by 62.5% in NI in 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published its first, provisional, estimate for farm income in 2024....
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PSNI confirms red kite was fatally poisoned in NI
The PSNI has released a statement today (Wednesday, June 25) stating that a red kite which was found dead had...
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PSNI issues warning due to tractor fire in Co. Tyrone
The PSNI today (Wednesday, June 25) advised road users to seek an “alternative route” after a road in Co. Tyrone...
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2025 UK beef production down 10,000t to date
The 2025 UK beef production from January to May is 10,000t, or 3%, below the same time period last year,...
N.Ireland
ABP takes NI students on tour of international food chain
Pupils and teachers from four Northern Irish schools recently found themselves immersed in the complexities of the global food chain...
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NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting
A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in...
N.Ireland
£1bn for UK biosecurity centre to tackle animal diseases
Britain’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today (Tuesday, June 24) with the announcement of a...
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AB Agri one of ‘Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality’
AB Agri Ltd., a leading business in UK and global agriculture, has been named as one of The Times Top...
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UFU vows to continue lobbying for ‘respectful treatment of landowners’ on A5
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, John McLenaghan has said that Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has caused...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for retailers across NI to support local produce
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for retailers across the UK to promote meat produced in Northern Ireland, after...
N.Ireland
Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 launched
The Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance, were officially launched this week at The Merrion Hotel,...
