N.Ireland
Questions raised on ‘access’ to vet medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today (Monday, May 19) raised fresh questions on the issue of continued “access” to veterinary...
NIFDA
N.Ireland
UK food retail prices set to increase significantly – expert
Retail food prices in the UK look set to increase by 5% during 2025. Moreover, it’s a trend that looks...
N.Ireland
Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest...
N.Ireland
Calls for enhanced levels of farm support made at NIFDA event
Lidl regional director, Ivan Ryan, has confirmed the need for significantly enhanced farm support in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the...
N.Ireland
Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards
Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Held in...
Agri-Business
Report: NI food and drink sector ‘needs’ to reduce GHG emissions
Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector needs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and ammonia emissions, improve water and soil quality...
N.Ireland
Farming and food leaders press for return of Stormont Executive
This past week or so has seen farming and food leaders in Northern Ireland eager for the return of the...
N.Ireland
NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry
A carbon steering group has been formed in Northern Ireland in recognition that an industry-wide coordinated approach is the most...
N.Ireland
Efforts underway to reduce food export trade barriers
A leading policy analyst has confirmed that the UK government is working to reduce food export trade barriers. Rachel Gwyon...
Agri-Business
Economist: Food inflation is here to stay
A leading UK economist has predicted that food inflation will be a key factor, impacting on consumer markets for the...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: ‘Stable politics’ needed for sustainable food production
Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world’s leading sustainable food producer, political leaders have been told. This was...
N.Ireland
NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has called for agreed solutions between the UK and EU, following the...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: ‘Scrapping’ the NI Protocol ‘would set us back’
Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol would set the industry back....
N.Ireland
NIFDA appoints George Mullan as new chairman
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed George Mullan as the organisation’s new chairman. Mullan is managing...
N.Ireland
NIFDA calls red diesel restrictions a ‘tax on food’
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that the incoming restrictions on rebated (red) diesel will essentially...
N.Ireland
NIFDA welcomes review of NI agri-food sector
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has welcomed the publication of the Independent Strategic Review of the Northern...
N.Ireland
NIFDA and UFU call on Executive to publish Kendall report
Northern Ireland’s food industry leaders have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to publish the Independent Strategic Review of the...
Agri-Business
CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve
Northern Ireland food and drink leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots of...
