N.Ireland
Higher costs per calorie for vegan and veggie alternatives – study
Vegan and vegetarian alternatives cost consumers 30% more per calorie than dairy or meat equivalents, according to the findings of...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is seeking changes to the gross weight thresholds for tractor and equipment combinations allowed on...
N.Ireland
Kubota enters loader market with new telehandler
Kubota (UK) Ltd., has expanded its range of machines suitable for agriculture with the launch of its first telehandler, called...
N.Ireland
BVA NI warns Lords committee of vet medicine shortage
The Northern Irish branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned parliament of a potential “public health emergency” unless...
N.Ireland
Farm building development could come to halt in NI – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that all farm development programmes could come to a halt in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
Online system for NAP derogation 2024 opens for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) online system for the 2024 Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation is...
N.Ireland
Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a business case linked to proposed flood compensation measures for farmers in...
N.Ireland
UFU challenges any steps taken to reduce bTB valuations
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it will legally challenge any attempts to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) valuations in...
N.Ireland
Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws
A court in Northern Ireland has imposed community service on a Co. Tyrone man for illegal possession of veterinary medicines....
N.Ireland
UFU to study influences on farmers’ attitudes to healthcare
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is partnering with Dr. Rebecca Orr to identify factors that influence a farmer’s behaviour when...
N.Ireland
Malting barley premiums continue to strengthen in UK
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that malting barley premiums continue to rise in the UK. For...
N.Ireland
‘Setting up a farming business for the future’ – Ulster Grassland Society
The theme set for this year’s Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) conference is ‘Setting up a farming business for the future’....
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers urged to complete regular cash flow forecasts
Milk producers in Northern Ireland are being strongly urged to complete six-month cash flow forecasts on a regular basis. This...
Agri-Business
2024 will see dairy companies make sustainable changes
2023 has seen many challenges for the dairy and drinks industry. With rising cost of living issues and mounting energy...
N.Ireland
Potassium affects both yield and quality of grain – PDA
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), potassium affects both the yield and quality of grain, as well as the...
N.Ireland
Silage stocks running low on dairy farms in NI – CAFRE
There is now growing concern on many dairy farms across Northern Ireland that silage stocks are running low. This issue...
Agri-Business
DAERA reducing bTB compensation would be ‘barefaced robbery’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has labelled proposals to reduce the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
British Wool to elect regional representative for NI
British Wool has confirmed that an election will be held to select Northern Ireland’s regional representative on the board of...
