N.Ireland
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert
The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage...
N.Ireland
PSNI in Antrim investigating theft of quad ‘valued at £7,000’
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are investigating the theft of a quad from a rural property near Larne...
Beef
Finalists announced for 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge
The four finalist school teams to progress to the final stage of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge have been revealed....
N.Ireland
UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector
Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
N.Ireland
NI shoppers ‘remain committed’ to purchasing red meat – LMC
Consumer attitudes towards red meat remain positive in Northern Ireland, with 90% of shoppers regularly purchasing or eating red meat,...
N.Ireland
How important is a good winter diet in terms of calf health?
Ahead of spring calving, farmers need to remember that an inadequate pre-calving diet during the dry period can have a...
N.Ireland
Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport
Celebrated Co. Down ploughman Andrew Gill has been at the very top of his sport for the last number of...
N.Ireland
PSNI appeal for information following report of cattle theft from Tyrone farm
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following the report of a cattle theft from a...
Environment
Wading birds making a comeback in Antrim Hills
The 2025 breeding season has brought plenty of positive news for some of Northern Ireland’s most threatened species of wading...
N.Ireland
DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair
The chair of the Northern Ireland Agriculture Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and...
N.Ireland
£7.3m in damages caused by farm fires in NI during 2024 – report
The cost of farm fires in Northern Ireland rose by 42% in 2024, with an estimated total of £7.3m in...
N.Ireland
Forkins flock tops Big Bang sale at 12,000gns
Over the last four years, the Big Bang sale has went from strength to strength and this year was no...
N.Ireland
NI farmers visit Westminster to demand changes to inheritance tax proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has delivered a stark message to Westminster that the inheritance tax proposals are “not fair, not...
N.Ireland
NI firefighters rescue 8 cattle from Tyrone slurry pit
Firefighters in Northern Ireland were called to a farm in Co. Tyrone this week to rescue 8 cattle that had...
N.Ireland
Dutch Spotted female record smashed at Derg flock dispersal sale
It was an emotional day for Allen Shortt, Samantha Allen, and Bailey Smyth with the entirety of the Derg Dutch...
Dairy
Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland
Despite a return to more challenging market conditions, autumn milk output continues to increase in Northern Ireland. Semex regional manager,...
