N.Ireland
UFU welcomes ‘clarity’ on farm support programme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has “welcomed clarity” around the direction of travel within the new Farm Support and Development...
DAERA
N.Ireland
DAERA to open latest phase of £37m soil scheme to farmers
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will open registration for the latest phase of its £37 million soil...
Environment
Agriculture NI’s largest GHG-emitting sector in 2021
Agriculture was the largest emitting sector of Northern Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2021, statistics released by Department of...
Agri-Business
DAERA confirms timeline for new farm support programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the timeline for the new farm support and development...
N.Ireland
Applications open for farm innovation visit to Scotland
Applications are now open for study tours of breeding technologies being used on dairy herds in Scotland. The Department of...
N.Ireland
Reminder: NI Agricultural Census deadline approaching
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers to complete their 2023...
N.Ireland
NI chief vet urges bird flu vigilance after cases in wild birds
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer, Dr. Robert Huey, has called on all bird and poultry keepers to remain vigilant as...
Agri-Business
Launch of NIFAIS postponed for a ‘number of months’ – DAERA
The launch of the latest stage of the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS), a key traceability and animal...
Agri-Business
Pause in construction of NI farm buildings ‘completely unfair’ – UFU
A pause in the construction of Northern Ireland farm buildings is “completely unfair” on farmers according to the Ulster Farmers’...
Agri-Business
NI brucellosis compensation rates published for June 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has published the brucellosis compensation rates for June...
N.Ireland
Greenhouse gas emissions on the wane in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s (NI) total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by almost a quarter (24%) between 1990 and 2020. Figures published...
N.Ireland
Renewable companies in NI awarded £600,000
A total of £600,000 has been awarded to six Northern Ireland (NI) companies to develop practical and environmentally friendly solutions...
N.Ireland
Farmers must be given clarity on ammonia protocol – MLA
MLA Claire Sugden has said local farmers must be given clarity on ammonia emissions protocol. The independent MLA said that...
N.Ireland
Ammonia emissions still on the rise in NI
The latest environmental statistics for Northern Ireland (NI) confirm that ammonia emissions from agriculture are still on the rise. The...
N.Ireland
Investigation into possible breach of environmental law by DAERA
An investigation has been launched into advice given by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) regarding...
N.Ireland
Haulier convicted of transporting unfit animal
A haulier from Co. Down has been convicted of one charge of transporting a bovine animal that was not fit...
N.Ireland
NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry
A carbon steering group has been formed in Northern Ireland in recognition that an industry-wide coordinated approach is the most...
Agri-Business
UFU calls on DAERA to make use of bTB control measures
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to capitalise on...
