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Call for NI Nitrates Action Plan to be fully funded
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to be adequately funded by the...
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CAFRE open day to highlight productivity for sheep enterprises
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry is hosting an open day on...
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Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal
More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...
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DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
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DUP: ‘Farmers must be at the table’ when resolving NI NAP issue
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is calling for the development of a fair and equitable Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) in...
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UFU: Impartiality ‘extremely important’ for NI NAP stakeholder forum
Everything is yet to be played for in developing a new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) for Northern Ireland, according to...
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Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm. 78-year-old Wesley Lee...
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MP: UK-Mexico pork deal ‘fantastic news’ for NI pig farmers
The DUP’s agriculture, environment, and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that UK pork products are destined for...
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NI farmers scoop accolades at Flock Awards
Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second Place for ‘Best Performing Breeder Flock’ at...
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UFU: Strict biosecurity ‘essential’ after confirmed bird flu case
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to strengthen their biosecurity, following last week’s confirmation of Avian influenza, otherwise...
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Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has responded to concerns raised over Northern Ireland’s Nutrients...
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UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...
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Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns
A ram lamb took the top price of 6,500gns at a sale in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, on Friday, July 25....
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HSENI welcomes new Farm Safety Partnership affiliate members
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has welcomed two new affiliate members to the Farm Safety Partnership...
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Video: Young sheep farmers visit world’s largest fresh-food market
A group of young sheep farmers from across Ireland recently travelled to France to visit what is described as ‘the...
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Could record forage maize yields be achieved across Ireland this year?
The myth that forage maize is a marginal crop in Ireland could well be exploded over the coming weeks, if...
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Clogher Valley marks end of another NI show season
Clogher Valley Show has brought the curtain down on another summer calendar of farming events in Northern Ireland. And, by...
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Concerns raised over parasite resistance in grazing animals
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on vets, livestock owners, horse owners and suitably qualified persons (SQPs) to take...