N.Ireland
DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Horticulture
Agri-Business
How blackcurrants could become the next 'superfood' in UK stores
Blackcurrants could potentially become a staple of fresh fruit aisles in UK supermarkets in the near future, as researchers in...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce
The Seasonal Worker scheme is set to be changed to allow horticulture workers from overseas re-enter the UK sooner than...
Arable
Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened. The scheme aims...
Arable
Polish ware potatoes test positive for ring rot
Two consignments of ware potatoes, imported from Poland to the UK by the same Polish exporter, have tested positive for...
N.Ireland
CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities in Horticulture careers fair for students...
N.Ireland
Groundbreaking seed germination model developed at Rothamsted
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have developed a new mathematical model for seed germination. Current germination models use water and temperature...
N.Ireland
Mushroom growers urge NI Executive to protect support scheme
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid...
Agri-Business
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK
More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
N.Ireland
CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their way to success at the Worldskills National...
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed confirmation from the government on the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned...
Agri Politics
Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker...
Arable
UK must double the land used to grow fruit and vegetables - Soil Association
The Soil Association has said the UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used...
Other
Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award
Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award, which awards outstanding contributions to...
Agri-Business
Powys: New planning guidance aims to boost fruit and veg growth
New planning guidance introduced in Powys aims to make it easier to set up market gardens or smallholdings in the...
Agri-Business
5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac
While attending the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition which is taking place Sichuan Provence, China, Agriland visited a Blueberry farm located...
Arable
Great British Pea Week to return for a ninth year
Great British Pea Week will return for a ninth year next month as it aims to celebrate the UK pea...
N.Ireland
Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness
An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based...
