Environment
Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall
The National Drought Group (NDG) has warned that the current drought, which is affecting many areas in the UK, is...
Environment
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court for a water pollution offence committed last year....
N.Ireland
Barn owls breed successfully on Down farm for third year running
A family in Co. Down has recorded barn owls breeding successfully on their farm for the third year in a...
Beef
New tool for suckler farmers to boost profit and reduce emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to...
Rural Life
Drought in England labelled 'significant incident'
The UK’s National Drought Group met yesterday (Monday, August 11) with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined...
Agri-Business
£20k food and farming prize launched
A new £20,000 prize aimed at transforming food, farming, and health systems has been launched. The judges include the environmentalist...
Beef
Major biomethane plant for French beef producers
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for France‘s second-largest beef producer. Elivia Group is headquartered in...
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...
Beef
Should you be spreading protected urea this summer?
As we move into the second half of the grazing season, beef farmers will be turning their attention towards grass...
Environment
Defra: How to deal with this summer's dry weather
With predicted heat waves due over the coming weeks, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is advising...
N.Ireland
NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme open for applications
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has announced the new Farming with Nature Transition Scheme...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wildlife buys 90ac of Fermanagh farmland for nature reserve
Ulster Wildlife has purchased a rare 90ac area of Co. Fermanagh farmland to create its newest nature reserve in Northern...
N.Ireland
Muir: ‘Strengthening environmental governance a key priority’
An independent panel tasked with reviewing environmental governance in Northern Ireland has published its interim report. The panel was appointed...
Agri-Business
Defra: Over £2.7 billion invested in sustainable farming
More than £2.7 billion will be invested in sustainable farming and nature recovery each year from 2026/27 to 2028/29, according...
Agri-Business
Kepak receives formal approval for climate targets
Irish food company Kepak Group has received formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate goals....
N.Ireland
Opposition mounts against draft NI Nutrient Action Programme
Opposition continues to mount against the draft Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) proposals announced recently by Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
NI NAP proposals labelled ‘challenge’ to farmers’ way of life
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician Lord Tom Elliott has said that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
N.Ireland
Free rewilding course aimed at farmers and policymakers
Rewilding Europe has announced the launch of a new, free, online rewilding course, designed to make rewilding accessible and actionable...
