Agri-Business
DAFM: No ‘clear proof’ of fertiliser bought in NI not declared in ROI
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified that there is no “clear proof” of fertiliser being...
DAFM
Agri-Business
61,833t of fertiliser imported from NI since database introduction
There has been 61,833t of fertiliser products imported to the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland (NI) since the introduction...
N.Ireland
Over 85,000 NI sheep slaughtered in the ROI in 2024
Over 85,000 sheep from Northern Ireland (NI) have been slaughtered in approved Republic of Ireland (ROI) export premises in 2024....
Agri-Business
New bluetongue ‘surveillance’ requirements in England confirmed
Farmers in the south-east of England have been contacted by the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to notify...
N.Ireland
No plans to establish all-island system to identify TB/BVD – minister
There are no plans to establish an all-island system of identifying cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), according...
Agri-Business
DAERA works with DAFM to facilitate animal transporting for NI farmers
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said it has been working closely with the Department...
N.Ireland
Authorisation needed to transport animals over 65km- DAFM
Requirements have changed for the transport of animals directly from farms or marts in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food...
N.Ireland
Spreading lime: Where to buy and average costs
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the budget for the National Liming Programme has doubled...
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage
The proposal to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ has moved to...
Environment
Potential for test court case against DAFM on climate targets
A foremost authority on climate change believes the scope exists to bring a test court case against the Department of...
Agri-Business
DAFM staff sent to Britain to help with bird flu outbreaks
The Republic of Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that its staff have...
N.Ireland
African swine fever found in wild boar in Greece
A wild boar has been found with African swine fever (ASF) for the first time in mainland Greece. The female...
N.Ireland
DAERA co-funds agri-food and bioeconomy research projects
Almost €11 million has been allocated to 12 research projects across the island of Ireland focusing on agri-food and the...
Agri-Business
EU opens up PGI application for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ to submissions
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has today (Wednesday, December 8) welcomed the launch of the next...
Agri-Business
Agri-food research fund now open for applications
An all-island agri-food research programme has opened for applications from public research institutions in Northern Ireland. The programme will support...
Agri-Business
Irish Grass-Fed Beef PGI to include Northern Ireland in cover letter
Northern Ireland could be included in a cover letter on the Republic of Ireland’s application for PGI status for Irish...
Beef
NI farmers warned All-Ireland PGI ‘may not be practical’
Officials are claiming it “may not be practical” to include Northern Ireland in plans for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status...
Beef
NI farmers warned All-Ireland PGI ‘may not be practical’
Officials are claiming it “may not be practical” to include Northern Ireland in plans for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status...
