N.Ireland
Brexit led to ‘many short-term challenges’ for UK food sector – industry leader
Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short-term challenges for the UK food sector....
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Rules on horse traceability aligned north and south of border
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, and Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, have...
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Fodder beet harvester takes centre stage at Co. Down farmer protest
A fodder beet harvester was the focal point of a recent farmer protest held outside a Tesco supermarket in Banbridge,...
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Tariff-free US deal delivers win for NI beef exporter
Northern Ireland’s biggest red meat exporter today (Monday, March 2) lauded a US/UK tariff-free trade deal which has delivered a...
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Lakeland Dairies raises over €41k for charity partners
Lakeland Dairies has announced their recent fundraising activities have raised a total of €41,144 for its charity partners, Air Ambulance...
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What is driving glyphosate resistance?
Thirty-five different weed species are now resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides in countries around the world – and the list continues...
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Integrated pest management a ‘key driver’ for UK agrochemical initiative
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship. It is...
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Northern Ireland’s hedge cutting season ends this week
Northern Ireland’s hedge cutting season ends on Saturday (February 28) with contractors pushing hard to fulfil all the work in...
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Top price of £5,150 at dairy sale in Kilrea Mart
Large crowds made their way to Kilrea Mart in Co. Derry for a chance to buy some ‘long-established’ dairy stock...
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UFU join forces with PSNI to tackle scrambler activity in Belfast Hills
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Belfast Hills...
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New BVD movement restrictions in NI from March
New movement restrictions are being introduced for breeding‑age females in herds where a bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) positive animal has...
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Bluetongue: Live trade of cattle to NI issue expected to be ‘resolved’ in days
Current bluetongue restrictions banning the movement of cattle and sheep to Northern Ireland, other than directly to slaughter, could be...
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New ruminant emissions research facility planned for AFBI Co. Down site
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is committing to a new ruminant emissions research facility (RERF) at the organisation’s Hillsborough...
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NI farmers warned on mineral loss after ‘wettest start in nearly 150 years’
Northern Irish livestock farmers have been advised to assess mineral levels in their soil this spring following the wettest start...
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Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has commenced delivery of the Agri-professionals Programme for the Bovine Genetics...
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UK feed wheat futures up slightly – AHDB
May-26 UK feed wheat futures have increased slightly over recent days, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)....
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Dr. Sam Strain elected president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association
The North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) elected Dr. Sam Strain as president for 2026 at its recent annual meeting. He...
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DAERA appoints new board member
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a new board member. DAERA has appointed Dr. Scott...