N.Ireland
Northern Ireland strives for BSE negligible risk status
Northern Ireland has been recommended for BSE negligible risk status by the World Organisation for Animal Health’s Scientific Commission. The...
DAERA
N.Ireland
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on
All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on
All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
New BVD compensation scheme in the North now open for claims
A scheme targeting the removal of of BVD infected animals in the North is now open for claims, according to the...
Pig/Poultry
Second case of bird flu found in Northern Ireland and 'further cases are possible'
A second case of bird flu or Avian Influenza has been identified in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of...
Beef
The 5 Ts to check on your bull before the breeding season
There are five key areas to check on your bull prior to the breeding season, according to Darryl Boyd from...
N.Ireland
Application deadline for Tier 2 of improvement scheme in the North extended
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been given more time to submit applications to Tier 2 of the £250,000 (€289,800) Farm Business...
N.Ireland
Tenure of the Agri-Food Strategy Board in the North extended
The Agri-Food Strategy Board has been given an extension to carry on working until May 31 by the Minister for...
N.Ireland
Environmental Farming Scheme in the North due to open next month
The Environmental Farming Scheme in the North is due to open at the end of February, while a number of...
N.Ireland
Environmental Farming Scheme in the North due to open next month
The Environmental Farming Scheme in the North is due to open at the end of February, while a number of...
N.Ireland
Farmer and haulier convicted and fined on animal welfare charge
A farmer and a haulier were recently convicted at Armagh Magistrates’ Court on a charge connected with the transportation of an...
Beef
Farmers run into BVD testing problems in Northern Ireland
Farmers must check that they have paid the required level of postage on calf tissue samples sent for BVD testing,...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone extended in the North
The bird flu prevention zone in Northern Ireland, which was declared just before Christmas, has been extended until March 16....
N.Ireland
Funding applications for food projects in the North available from tomorrow
Applications for funding for projects aimed at raising the profile of quality regional food in the North will be accepted...
N.Ireland
Funding applications for food projects in the North available from tomorrow
Applications for funding for projects aimed at raising the profile of quality regional food in the North will be accepted...
N.Ireland
North's 'beef from grass' projects oversubscribed by nearly 170%
Over 80 farmers in Northern Ireland have applied to take part in AgriSearch’s two new, on-farm research projects – an over-subscription...
Environment
Dairy sector in the North continues to reduce carbon footprint
The dairy farming sector in Northern Ireland has continued to reduce its carbon footprint, a report relating to greenhouse gas...
Environment
Dairy sector in the North continues to reduce carbon footprint
The dairy farming sector in Northern Ireland has continued to reduce its carbon footprint, a report relating to greenhouse gas...