N.Ireland
Muir lists benefits of new NI farm support regime
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, has outlined the benefits of his department’s...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
DAERA launches new agri-professionals programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new knowledge transfer initiative in Northern Ireland to help...
N.Ireland
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
N.Ireland
Lakeland sets milk price for January supplies
The board of Lakeland Dairies has decided on a price for milk supplied in January, with its base price being...
N.Ireland
AHDB wheat estimates rise marginally in new report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its second UK wheat supply and demand estimates for 2024/25. In...
N.Ireland
Agricultural Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers...
Rural Life
Farmers to use 'pre-loved' toys to protest inheritance tax
As part of its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign in protest of changes to inheritance tax, the National Farmers...
N.Ireland
Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks
A veterinarian is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in Northern Ireland over...
N.Ireland
Claas connect puts all farm data into the same pot
Bringing all fleet data and farm management information together on one app is the logic behind the latest Claas connect...
N.Ireland
Arla installs major new boiler as part of emissions reduction plan
Arla Food Ingredients has taken another step towards its carbon reduction goal with the installation of an electric boiler at...
N.Ireland
Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist
A plant scientist has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops. According to Adam...
N.Ireland
AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair...
N.Ireland
Wool auction prices increase by 25% since start of year
British Wool has confirmed that its monthly wool auction prices have increased by 25% since the beginning of the year....
N.Ireland
9 students awarded Lakeland Dairies bursaries
Nine students from across the island of Ireland have been awarded bursaries by Lakeland Dairies to support their education. The...
N.Ireland
NI court fines man after ‘agricultural material’ discharge to river
A court in Northern Ireland has fined a man £500 plus a £15 offenders levy for a water pollution offence...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Captive bird temporary control zone in place in Derry
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has introduced a 3km captive bird temporary control...
N.Ireland
Whey protein to be key driver for international dairy sector – expert
Demand for whey protein is currently growing at approximately 4% per year, totally outperforming other dairy products on global markets....
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
