N.Ireland
Non-derogated manure export submission date extended - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully lobbied the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to secure an extension for farmers...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
CAFRE launches two new agri-food bachelor degrees
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched its newly developed portfolio of agri-food bachelor degrees, including...
Agri-Business
Norbrook publishes first-ever sustainability report
Norbrook Holdings, the Northern Ireland-headquartered veterinary pharmaceuticals group, has published its first-ever sustainability report. The report highlights how the company...
Beef
Isle of Man bolsters foot-and-mouth legislation after German case
The government of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea has said it is bolstering animal health legislation in...
N.Ireland
UK Farm Assurance Review seeks less on-farm audits
The first UK-wide, comprehensive review of farm assurance has called for a fundamental reset of the system to rebuild confidence...
N.Ireland
UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024
The area of arable land across the UK dedicated to forage maize production in 2024 increased by between 10% and...
N.Ireland
New effort to tackle NI veterinary nurses shortage
Ulster University has launched Northern Ireland’s first veterinary nursing degrees, with courses set to begin in September. The university will...
N.Ireland
NI farmers advised to check BVD status of older cattle
Farmers and herd owners in Northern Ireland (NI) are being advised to check the bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) status of...
N.Ireland
How can farmers prepare for wintry conditions?
The cold spell in the past few weeks has acted as a reminder that now is a good time to...
N.Ireland
Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills
The Utility Regulator is urging any small business across Northern Ireland that is struggling to pay energy bills this January...
N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host slurry management open day
Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend a slurry management open day being hosted by the College of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in wild goose in Tyrone – DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird...
N.Ireland
NI to remain exempt from new gun licensing fees
DUP spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs, MP Carla Lockhart, has reassured Northern Ireland’s (NI) 53,000 gun holders that...
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI launches sustainability conference
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland [DCNI] has announced that global market expert, Christophe Lafougere, will be the keynote speaker...
N.Ireland
DAERA: ‘Robust’ plans to manage risk of foot-and-mouth
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has updated his Executive colleagues about the ongoing...
N.Ireland
Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI
Danske Bank’s head of agriculture, Rodney Brown, has confirmed an improvement in farm finances across Northern Ireland. This welcome trend...
N.Ireland
MP accuses Reeves of ‘burying her head in the sand’
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has challenged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves to prioritise the repair of her...
