N.Ireland
Warning issued as Storm Dave to bring ‘severe gusts’ over Easter weekend
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country over the Easter weekend. The warning is...
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Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill
Cross-party support has been achieved at the Northern Ireland Assembly for an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill....
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Action plan aimed at reducing wildfires in Northern Ireland published
An action plan to reduce the threat of wildfires in Northern Ireland has been published by Minister of Agriculture, Environment,...
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UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised proposals to increase firearms licensing fees in Northern Ireland by up to 153%....
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AgriSearch appoints new chair
AgriSearch has announced the appointment of Norman McMordie as its new chair. He succeeds Prof. Gerry Boyle, who is stepping...
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Major dairy cattle show set to return to Cavan next month
The Emerald Expo is set to return for its 14th show event at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan...
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How are GB deadweight prices holding up this spring?
Latest indicators suggest that the deadweight prime cattle price in Great Britain (GB) has fallen slightly in 2026 compared to...
N.Ireland
Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for...
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‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president
The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the...
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Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture. He expressed...
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NI brucellosis compensation rates for April confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for April...
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Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers
It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of...
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NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their...
N.Ireland
Machinery sales up almost 15% at well-known auction company
Machinery auction company Cheffins, which conducts a monthly sale of second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery, has reported sales of over...
N.Ireland
FFA asks UK supermarkets to clarify positions on key agri-food issues
Farmers for Action (FFA) has written to 11 UK supermarkets in the wake of the organisation’s recent protests outside six...
N.Ireland
NI sawmill company fined after employee lost foot in work accident
A sawmill company in Northern Ireland has been fined £87,000 after an employee had his foot amputated following a serious...
N.Ireland
Farm chemical disposal scheme introduced for Lough Erne farmers
NI Water has announced that a farm chemical disposal scheme is now available for farmers in the Lough Erne catchment...
N.Ireland
No additional teen tractor courses in NI due to ‘resource constraints’
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has cited “resource constraints” for the lack of additional...