N.Ireland
In-person DAERA public consultations on draft NI climate plan set to start
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will be holding public consultations over the coming months in relation...
DAERA
N.Ireland
Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal
More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
N.Ireland
UFU: Strict biosecurity ‘essential’ after confirmed bird flu case
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to strengthen their biosecurity, following last week’s confirmation of Avian influenza, otherwise...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has responded to concerns raised over Northern Ireland’s Nutrients...
N.Ireland
UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant
It is vitally important that farmers stay vigilant in terms of bluetongue. After the heatwave, paired with calm conditions two...
N.Ireland
Last-minute surge in submissions to NAP public consultation
There has been a last-minute surge in submissions to the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) public consultation taking place in Northern...
N.Ireland
UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their...
N.Ireland
DAERA pays tribute to vet who died in ‘tragic circumstances’
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) permanent secretary Katrina Godfrey has paid tribute to Vanessa Whyte, her...
N.Ireland
Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for the Farming with Nature Transition...
N.Ireland
DAERA approves voluntary BTV-3 vaccine in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has permitted the voluntary use of three bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3)...
N.Ireland
Vet org: NI ‘disadvantaged’ and ‘under-prepared’ for bluetongue outbreak
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practicing in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) has said they are “at a loss” to understand why...
N.Ireland
HSENI: ‘Farming has poorest safety record of any industry’
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has given its full support to the Farm Safety Foundation (FSF)...
N.Ireland
MP: Importing machinery to NI is a ‘financial nightmare’
A spokesperson for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has said that importing machinery into Northern Ireland from Great Britain is...
Arable
Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened. The scheme aims...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges. Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...
