N.Ireland
Dale Farm and Aurivo in discussions about potential future ‘trading relationship’
The Northern Ireland-headquartered co-op, Dale Farm and the Sligo-headquartered co-op, Aurivo, are understood to be in discussions over their potential...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
New inheritance tax forcing NI farms ‘to retain monies’ rather than investing – MP
North Antrim MP, Jim Allister, believes that extending the scope of inheritance tax will stymie on-farm investment in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible
Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible. This...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for October 2025 confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for October 2025. The...
N.Ireland
FFA calls for UK general election ‘as soon as possible’
Farmers for Action (FFA) are urging for a UK general election to be held as soon as possible and calling...
Agri-Business
Stage two of NIFAIS set to go live next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has given a significant update on the traceability and disease control...
N.Ireland
£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector
Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for poultry layer manure in...
N.Ireland
Cross-border project pilots digital ‘farm to fork’ solution at Tipperary brewery
A €3.1 million cross-border research and innovation project is aiming to build a “more sustainable and resilient agri-food system”. The...
N.Ireland
The hidden danger of asbestos on farms
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...
N.Ireland
UFU appoints new chief executive
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Monday, September 29) confirmed that Conall Donnelly has been appointed as its new chief...
N.Ireland
Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon to lead on deep...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir attends NI Ploughing
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir visited the annual NI Ploughing Championships in Gilford, Co. Down in recent...
N.Ireland
Minister urged to attend meeting with farmers about Lough Neagh
Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested agriculture and environment Minister Andrew Muir to arrange a meeting with NI Water, FFA,...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels
AgriSearch is to seek enhanced funding levels courtesy of the levies paid by dairy, beef and lamb farmers in Northern...
Environment
UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president John McLenaghan is attending the Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Castel Gandolfo,...
N.Ireland
World School Milk Day marked as report shows 51% of Irish teens lack calcium
Schoolchildren nationwide will be enjoying a drink of milk during lunchtime today (September 24) in celebration of World School Milk...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of 20 sheep in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information concerning a theft of 20 sheep in Ballymena, Co....
N.Ireland
UUP: ‘Defeatist attitude’ on UK inheritance tax changes from Muir
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) peer, Lord Tom Elliott, has called on Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs,...
