N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers – UFU
As another year draws to a close, it is a natural time to pause, reflect, and take stock. The past...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Pupils draw on art for calendar safety messages
Twelve primary school pupils from across Northern Ireland were celebrated after their winning artwork was transformed into a calendar. The...
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax relief increase ‘step in right direction for farm families’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said today’s (Tuesday, December 23) announcement on inheritance tax “represents a step in the...
N.Ireland
Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?
Agricultural property relief and business property relief will be reformed from April 6, 2026 and increased thresholds were announced by...
N.Ireland
Timber prices continue to hold up well
A leading figure in the timber industry has said that commercial timber prices are continuing to hold up pretty well....
N.Ireland
FFA seeking to put agriculture on an ‘even keel’ in 2026
Farmers for Action (FFA) has stated its intention to continue its campaign to secure an agricultural sector in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Dawn Meats and Dunbia celebrate year end with 60 awards
Dawn Meats and Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, are celebrating the end of the year with 60 successful award...
N.Ireland
Results: Fermanagh pedigree cattle breeders end showing year in style
A tremendous turnout of calves was presented before judge, Victor Chestnutt at the recent Fermanagh Pedigree Breeders’ Calf Show. The...
N.Ireland
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, according...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to act on TB ‘resolved inconclusive animals’
Herd keepers across Northern Ireland are to receive written advice from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
N.Ireland
Redhouse Holsteins open day to raise funds for NI Air Ambulance Service
Redhouse Holsteins will host an open day on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with all proceeds raised going to Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
NFU Mutual urges NI farmers to check electrical systems
NFU Mutual is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to have checks carried out on their electrical systems this winter following a sharp rise in farm fires. The insurer’s first Farm...
N.Ireland
Mercosur deal labelled as ‘serious threat’ to NI agri-food sector
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement, describing it as a potential...
Dairy
RUAS launches All Ireland ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched an all-island dairy cattle show competition – the ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’....
N.Ireland
DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI
There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus (BTV) Temporary Control Zone...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Thursday, December 18) launched a six-month public consultation on...
N.Ireland
Mercosur could undercut Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector – UUP
As EU member states prepare to decide on the Mercosur trade agreement, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler...
Beef
DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory electronic...
