N.Ireland
NI pig farm protest: Taken pig was ‘held to ransom’
Several piglets are said to have died after vegan protesters raided a Co. Antrim farm taking a pig on Tuesday...
DAERA
Agri-Business
Views sought on strategy to make NI agri-food sector the most innovative in the UK
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking the public’s views on ambitious plans to make Northern...
Beef
CAFRE beef finishing event to take place this Thursday
A knowledge transfer event taking place at Greenmount College this week aims to discuss some of the biggest areas of...
Beef
CAFRE beef finishing event to take place this Thursday
A knowledge transfer event taking place at Greenmount College this week aims to discuss some of the biggest areas of...
N.Ireland
2019: The year that was for Northern Ireland farming
2019 hasn’t been particularly kind to our farmers in the North, with many ending the year feeling no better off, if...
Agri-Business
‘Black Farmer’ and mash boss named in New Year’s Honours
The ‘Black Farmer’, a vet who helped Scotland achieve TB-free status, and a prominent Northern Ireland agri-businesswoman are among those...
Beef
Deadline appoaching for 2-day dairy-bred beef study tour
Farmers in Northern Ireland have the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands to see innovative approaches to managing antibiotic usage...
Beef
Deadline appoaching for 2-day dairy-bred beef study tour
Farmers in Northern Ireland have the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands to see innovative approaches to managing antibiotic usage...
Agri-Business
DAERA announces £1.3 million for new research projects
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that three research institutions in Northern Ireland are to...
Agri-Business
Delay to Environmental Farming Scheme Tranche 3 as department calls for review
Officials have warned of delays to Northern Ireland’s Environmental Farming Scheme after a “significant increase” in applications for Tranche 3....
Agri-Business
Delay to Environmental Farming Scheme Tranche 3 as department calls for review
Officials have warned of delays to Northern Ireland’s Environmental Farming Scheme after a “significant increase” in applications for Tranche 3....
N.Ireland
DAERA launches 2020 postgraduate studentship scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened applications for its 2020 postgraduate studentship scheme. The scheme...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches 2020 postgraduate studentship scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened applications for its 2020 postgraduate studentship scheme. The scheme...
Agri-Business
New record for Northern Ireland Direct Payments…but how much was paid out?
Almost all (99%) of Northern Ireland’s farmers have been issued with their full or balance direct payments on the first...
Agri-Business
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...
Agri-Business
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme has moved into its second phase. It follows a two-year pilot, during which 28 ‘arrangements’...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme initiates second phase
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility Programme has moved into its second phase. It follows a two-year pilot, during which 28 ‘arrangements’...
