N.Ireland
Farmers raise hands to dig deep for charity’s biggest fundraiser
A livestock auction organised by a Co. Armagh farmer has turned into a children’s heart charity’s biggest ever single fundraiser...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Farmers raise hands to dig deep for charity’s biggest fundraiser
A livestock auction organised by a Co. Armagh farmer has turned into a children’s heart charity’s biggest ever single fundraiser...
N.Ireland
Post-Brexit: Whither or wither? Dairy UK man to join Winter Fair discussion
As uncertainty within the dairy sector – locally, nationally and internationally – is at its worst in living memory, this...
N.Ireland
NI indepth: How a Dutch retail chain inspired NI Farm Quality Assurance
Trade tariffs, red tape and traceability concerns could make quality assurance programmes all the more important post-Brexit. But trade and...
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NI indepth: How a Dutch retail chain inspired NI Farm Quality Assurance
Trade tariffs, red tape and traceability concerns could make quality assurance programmes all the more important post-Brexit. But trade and...
N.Ireland
‘Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry’s survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
N.Ireland
'Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry's survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
N.Ireland
Fodder crisis: 'Hard decisions must be made now to protect welfare'
Farmers are urged to think now about how they will manage their animals’ welfare this winter as fears of a...
N.Ireland
New entrants win big at first LacPatrick Milk Quality Awards
New dairy entrants John and David Hunter became the big winners in the inaugural LacPatrick Milk Quality awards. The Hunters...
N.Ireland
How Dutch innovation is beating heifer 'bullying' at a UK college
A Dutch innovation is working a treat in solving an age-old problem on the new dairy unit at Myerscough College,...
N.Ireland
Agriculture 'undoubtedly side-lined' without working Executive
It’s feared that a disappointing budget for rural dwellers and farmers could be a sign of things to come post-Brexit...
N.Ireland
Operation FarmWatch: The latest drive to get tough on rural crime
Farm visits, advice stands and vehicle check points were posted across Northern Ireland earlier this week as Operation FarmWatch got...
N.Ireland
'Fifth-quarter' products among pork exports off to China
Two pork processors in Northern Ireland are among a select few in the UK given the green light to ship...
N.Ireland
Northern flock owners urged to be vigilant as avian influenza spreads
Poultry farmers are urged to be vigilant as outbreaks of bird flu continue to be reported in continental Europe. It...
N.Ireland
Sheep put down after worrying attack
Several sheep have had to be put down after a dog attacked and savaged a flock in Garvagh, Co. Derry....
N.Ireland
UFU joins forces with Fane Valley to reach 100th year £100,000 goal
Northern Ireland’s farming union – the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) – has teamed up with Fane Valley to reach its...
N.Ireland
UFU joins forces with Fane Valley to reach 100th year £100,000 goal
Northern Ireland’s farming union – the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) – has teamed up with Fane Valley to reach its...
N.Ireland
Curry: 'Be efficient, add value or diversify - or struggle to survive'
Many of the challenges facing farmers in the Brexit age are the same as 15 years ago, the author of...
