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Wildlife key to solving Northern Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

Agri-Business

40 minutes ago

Wildlife key to solving Northern Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

An effective Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission,...

DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation

N.Ireland

10 days ago

DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation

DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Protection.

Farmers urged to take part in new farm safety survey

N.Ireland

11 days ago

Farmers urged to take part in new farm safety survey

A new survey is asking farmers to share their experiences in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland.

Farmers offered new tools to help navigate beef market challenges

N.Ireland

13 days ago

Farmers offered new tools to help navigate beef market challenges

A range of new beef business support tools intended to assist beef producers assess production options has been launched.

Students called on to join this year’s ABP Angus youth challenge

N.Ireland

26 days ago

Students called on to join this year’s ABP Angus youth challenge

Teenagers interested in agriculture are being called on to take part in this year's ABP Angus youth challenge.

N.Ireland

27 days ago

Farmers urged to report theft as Rural Crime Week begins

The financial and emotional impact of rural crime in Northern Ireland is being highlighted as Rural Crime Week NI 2026 kicks off.

Farmers urged to report theft as Rural Crime Week begins

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Consultation on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI extended

A two-week extension to a NI public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help tackle bTB has been announced.

Consultation on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI extended

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification ear tags from next week.

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Watch: New generation of women shaping farming

A new generation of young women are making their mark in a very positive way, both at farm level and within the agri-business sector.

Watch: New generation of women shaping farming

N.Ireland

1 month ago

£16.6m genotyping scheme launches next month for NI farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs confirmed that the Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme will open on September 1.

£16.6m genotyping scheme launches next month for NI farmers

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Explore smart sheep farming tech at NI open days

A series of open days focused on "smart sheep farming" are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month.

Explore smart sheep farming tech at NI open days

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

While some forage maize crops have been impacted by heat stress, those in the mid-Ulster area are on track to produce record yields.

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

N.Ireland

2 months ago

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

A Member of Parliament for Upper Bann has claimed that a cull of cattle carried out in Co. Tyrone...

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

The NI Assembly AERA Committee is set to hold a extraordinary meeting next week to discuss the controversial cattle cull in Co. Tyrone.

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is encouraging its members to report issues with applications for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA publishes NI farm performance indicators

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.

DAERA publishes NI farm performance indicators

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Rural GP confirmed as NI Farm Safety Hero 2026

Rural GP and part-time farmer, Dr. Rebecca Orr, has been named as Northern Ireland’s Farm Safety Hero 2026.

Rural GP confirmed as NI Farm Safety Hero 2026

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme final phase opening date confirmed

Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed the opening date for the final "mop-up phase" of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme.

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme final phase opening date confirmed

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Tranche 2 of Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme opens

DAERA has announced the opening of tranche 2 of the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).

Tranche 2 of Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme opens

N.Ireland

3 months ago

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

A Co. Antrim student has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

N.Ireland

3 months ago

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK prime minister.

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

N.Ireland

3 months ago

HSENI: Taking time to assess farm risks could prevent an injury

Just one decision, shortcut or missed hazard can bring a devastating change to the lives of a farm family, HSENI has warned.

HSENI: Taking time to assess farm risks could prevent an injury

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