N.Ireland
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Man in his 60s dies at meat processing factory in Northern Ireland
A man in his 60s has died at a meat processing factory in Co. Derry last night, the Health and...
Environment
‘Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment’
Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...
Environment
'Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment'
Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...
N.Ireland
4-year-old child dies following farm accident in Co. Fermanagh
A 4-year-old child has died following a farm accident in Co. Fermanagh last night, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Dairy
February milk prices in Northern Ireland jump by 40% in the space of a year
Milk prices received by farmers in Northern Ireland during the month of February have increased by 40% in the space...
Environment
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’
A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....
N.Ireland
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland's 'biggest solar farm'
A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....
N.Ireland
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....
Environment
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....
N.Ireland
FQAS 25-year celebrations planned in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is hosting a series of initiatives to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Farm...
N.Ireland
Minimum wage for farm workers in the North increased
The minimum wage for farm workers in Northern Ireland is set to be increased, according to the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland could lose its EU Nitrates’ Directive derogation in 2018
Rising water phosphate levels could result in Northern Ireland losing its current EU Nitrates’ Directive derogation as early as next...
N.Ireland
Want a career in agriculture? CAFRE (Greenmount Campus) to hold ‘open day’ next week
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting a major open day for applicants and would-be students...
Beef
UFU: ‘Farmers should not miss out on BVD scheme opportunity’
Livestock farmers should ensure that they get into the BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) Incentive Scheme, which targets the removal of...
N.Ireland
'Brazilian meat imports should be halted until the country cleans up its act completely'
Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President Victor Chestnutt believes that the EU should ban the import of all Brazilian meat products...
N.Ireland
‘Brazilian meat imports should be halted until the country cleans up its act completely’
Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President Victor Chestnutt believes that the EU should ban the import of all Brazilian meat products...
Dairy
January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls
Milk prices last January increased by 7.48p/L (9c/L) in Northern Ireland compared to January 2016 levels, the latest figures show. Figures...
