N.Ireland
DAERA outlines capping rates for farm sustainability payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has outlined the capping rates that will be applied on Farm...
DAERA
N.Ireland
Farmer fined at Antrim court for water pollution offence
A court in Northern Ireland has fined a farmer for a water pollution offence that resulted in a fish kill....
N.Ireland
NI habitats and species ‘suffering from decades of neglect’ – Muir
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a comprehensive statutory report on Northern Ireland’s implementation of...
N.Ireland
Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded cattle herd keepers that the next phase of bovine...
N.Ireland
DAERA report on environmental improvements published
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Tuesday, January 27) published Northern Ireland’s first Annual Progress...
N.Ireland
New AgriSearch video series aims to support best practice calf rearing
AgriSearch has launched a new five-part video series designed to provide farmers with practical, science-based guidance to improve calf health,...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court in relation to a water pollution offence. 36-years-old, Andrew Hogg...
N.Ireland
New suspect case of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down. Preliminary results from the Agri-Food...
Beef
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group...
N.Ireland
DAERA celebrates £7.91m investment in rural areas in past year
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has celebrated the awarding of £7.91 million in grants...
N.Ireland
NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part...
N.Ireland
Agri workers in NI to receive pay rise under new proposals
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has recently proposed changes to how much agricultural workers will be paid...
N.Ireland
A ‘bone’ a fide way to tackle sustainable food production
A farm in Co. Armagh is leading the way in sustainable food production through a new project which turns a...
N.Ireland
Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI
Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry is opening doors to fresh talent in September 2026. The College of Agriculture, Food...
N.Ireland
Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy which aims to...
N.Ireland
Countryside Services Ltd. appointed to deliver NI farm sustainability training
Countryside Services Ltd., has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Northern Ireland Farming for Sustainability Scheme....
N.Ireland
DAERA urges farmers and growers to take part in pesticide usage survey
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers and growers across Northern Ireland to fill out...
N.Ireland
New safety campaign targets older farmers in NI
A new farm safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers has been...
