N.Ireland
Second wheat yields averaging 3.5t/ac in Northern Ireland
Growers in Northern Ireland are confirming second wheat yields in the region of 3.5t/ac at around 16% moisture. Merchants accepting...
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N.Ireland
Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, August 14). While some...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching
AgriSearch is reminding beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland that the closing date to participate in its survey is...
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...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm says milk will be collected despite threat of strike action
Dale Farm has said that it is “open to discussions” as the threat of industrial action by some staff hangs...
N.Ireland
Call for NI Nitrates Action Plan to be fully funded
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to be adequately funded by the...
N.Ireland
Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal
More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm. 78-year-old Wesley Lee...
N.Ireland
MP: UK-Mexico pork deal ‘fantastic news’ for NI pig farmers
The DUP’s agriculture, environment, and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that UK pork products are destined for...
N.Ireland
NI farmers scoop accolades at Flock Awards
Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second Place for ‘Best Performing Breeder Flock’ at...
N.Ireland
UFU: Strict biosecurity ‘essential’ after confirmed bird flu case
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to strengthen their biosecurity, following last week’s confirmation of Avian influenza, otherwise...
N.Ireland
UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...
N.Ireland
Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns
A ram lamb took the top price of 6,500gns at a sale in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, on Friday, July 25....
N.Ireland
HSENI welcomes new Farm Safety Partnership affiliate members
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has welcomed two new affiliate members to the Farm Safety Partnership...
N.Ireland
Concerns raised over parasite resistance in grazing animals
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on vets, livestock owners, horse owners and suitably qualified persons (SQPs) to take...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to help protect water quality
With one of the driest springs on record and little rain in recent months, Ballinderry Rivers Trust, a freshwater conservation...
N.Ireland
UFU campaign to recruit CEO underway
A recruitment campaign is underway to find a new chief executive officer of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). Current CEO,...
