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...
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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,...
N.Ireland
Project seeking farmers to investigate crop physiology traits
New project set to boost weed competitiveness in sustainable farming A project led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of 21 lambs in Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that an investigation is underway following the alleged theft of lambs...
N.Ireland
UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their...
Arable
Rainfall stalls progress of UK Harvest 2025 – AHDB
While this year’s harvest in the UK got off to a fast start, intermittent and often heavy rainfall has slowed...
N.Ireland
DAERA pays tribute to vet who died in ‘tragic circumstances’
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) permanent secretary Katrina Godfrey has paid tribute to Vanessa Whyte, her...
N.Ireland
Charity offers NI farmers chance to get free ATV training
Latest figures from the HSE indicate that all terrain vehicles (ATVs) were the biggest single cause of work-related fatal injury...
N.Ireland
What is happening in NI on TB and wildlife ‘interventions’?
In the fourth instalment of Agriland’s new series, Silent spread – Ireland’s TB battle, we take a closer at look at...
N.Ireland
Deadline approaching for Farming with Nature Transition Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for the Farming with Nature Transition...
N.Ireland
Moy Park fined for failing to comply with pollution prevention permit
Poultry company Moy Park has been fined a total of £4,000 for failing to comply with conditions of its pollution...
N.Ireland
Cases of lungworm detected in NI carcasses
The Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has said that it has detected two cases of lungworm in carcasses submitted, respectively,...
N.Ireland
Vet org: NI ‘disadvantaged’ and ‘under-prepared’ for bluetongue outbreak
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practicing in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) has said they are “at a loss” to understand why...
