N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder
The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
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N.Ireland
Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk
Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co. Down recently. James...
N.Ireland
Suckler farm benefits from groups with other farmers
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently launched new Suckler Cow Fertility Themed Groups to help farmers...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected
Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...
Environment
Consultation opens on fourth NI River Basin Management Plan
A six-month consultation on the timetable and work programme for developing the fourth River Basin Management Plan for Northern Ireland...
Beef
AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy. Approximately 60%...
Environment
Public consultation launched in Northern Ireland on plastic pollution
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAREA) in Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on a ‘Plastic...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm co-op reports an increase in turnover to £722.4m
The Northern Ireland co-op, Dale Farm, has reported a 14% year on year jump in turnover to £722.4 million for...
N.Ireland
UFU: ‘Bureaucratic overkill’ will hit cross-border machinery trade
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has slammed “bureaucratic overkill” which it has warned will impact cross border used agricultural machinery...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Funding available for sustainability research in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (June 30) launched a new £250,000 small business research...
N.Ireland
Gallery: CAFRE celebrates 2025 graduates
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland celebrated the achievement of degrees, diplomas, and certificates...
N.Ireland
Muir: Stakeholder group to examine NAP proposals
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir has said that a stakeholder group will...
N.Ireland
‘XI’ livestock tags mandatory from today in NI
From today (Monday, June 30), only XI prefixed tags can be used to identify newborn cattle, sheep, and goats in...
N.Ireland
PSNI makes arrests after slurry spread on road in Co. Antrim town
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed it made two arrests after slurry was spread on a road...
N.Ireland
Total income from farming rises by 62.5% in NI in 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published its first, provisional, estimate for farm income in 2024....
N.Ireland
PSNI confirms red kite was fatally poisoned in NI
The PSNI has released a statement today (Wednesday, June 25) stating that a red kite which was found dead had...
N.Ireland
PSNI issues warning due to tractor fire in Co. Tyrone
The PSNI today (Wednesday, June 25) advised road users to seek an “alternative route” after a road in Co. Tyrone...
N.Ireland
UFU vows to continue lobbying for ‘respectful treatment of landowners’ on A5
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, John McLenaghan has said that Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has caused...
