N.Ireland
GB farmers will need photo ID to buy AN fertiliser from October
Farmers in Great Britain will need to provide photo identification (ID) to purchase certain ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser from October...
National Farmers Union
Government
Hunt urged to prioritise food production in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, ahead of the spring budget to...
Agri Politics
NFU launches growth strategy for UK horticulture sector
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today (Wednesday, March 1) launched a growth strategy for the UK’s horticulture sector which...
Other
NFU warns members of scam phone calls
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is warning its members about scam phone calls doing the rounds. The union said it...
Dairy
'The hard work will begin' for strengthening the UK dairy sector
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed...
Rural Life
Cost of rural crime rises 13% in Northern Ireland
Rural crime in Northern Ireland cost the UK economy £2.7 million (€3 million) in 2015 alone, according to the most...
Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
N.Ireland
British meat exports to the EU could face tariffs of 26% post-Brexit
British meat exports to the EU single market will face sizeable tariffs if the UK fails to negotiate a trade...
N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
N.Ireland
Controversial Gove gets top agri job in UK cabinet change
There has been mixed reaction across the water after Michael Gove was appointed UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food...
Beef
UK moves a step closer to accessing 'lucrative' US beef and lamb market
The UK has moved a step closer to exporting beef and lamb to the US following talks between the two...
