N.Ireland
McIlveen confirms short-term benefits of Brexit for North’s farmers
The recent 15% devaluation of Sterling against the euro is evidence that the short-term impact of Brexit on agriculture north...
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N.Ireland
Man (30s) dies following farm accident in Tyrone
A man in his 30s has died following a farm accident in Dungannon in Co Tyrone. The accident happened at...
N.Ireland
Details of EU Milk Reduction Scheme for North’s farmers revealed
Farmers in Northern Ireland who plan of availing of the EU’s Voluntary Milk Reduction Scheme have until September 21 to...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined £1,000 for causing unnecessary suffering to cow
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined £1,000, plus a £15 offender levy, for transporting a bovine animal...
N.Ireland
Over 21,000 more calves registered in Northern Ireland so far this year
The total number of calves registered in Northern Ireland up until the end of July increased by over 21,000 compared to...
Dairy
June milk production decreases year-on-year in Northern Ireland
In June 2016, some 204.29m litres of milk was produced in Northern Ireland, which is a 5.2% drop in milk...
N.Ireland
Northern food sector continues to grow, but farmers are losing out says UFU
The rate of growth of Northern Ireland’s food and drinks processing sector has slowed, new figures from the Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
How to spot and treat botulism as outbreaks continue in the North
Botulism is becoming more of a concern in Northern Ireland as outbreaks continue to occur, according to the Department of...
N.Ireland
Farmer pleads guilty to illegally importing animals into the North
A Co. Down farmer who pleaded guilty to a range of charges relating to the movement and disposal of animals...
N.Ireland
Farmer pleads guilty to illegally importing animals into the North
A Co. Down farmer who pleaded guilty to a range of charges relating to the movement and disposal of animals...
N.Ireland
Pics: Graffiti artist transforms plain bales into amazing artwork
If you’ve been driving near Fivemiletown in Co. Tyrone recently, chances are you’ve spotted some rather interesting looking bales. Driving...
N.Ireland
10 priorities for the UFU ahead of Brexit negotiations
Minimising disruption to existing trade relationships between North and south and maintaining support to farmers are among the priorities the...
N.Ireland
North’s Agriculture Minsiter to work with Dublin to forge a new relationship with Europe
Following the Brexit referendum result, the North’s Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen has said that she will be engaging with...
N.Ireland
Brexit: ‘You make your bed and you lie in it’
Voting in the Brexit referendum was a personal choice – you make your bed and lie in it, Jim Nicholson...
N.Ireland
North’s farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October
Farmers in Northern Ireland are set to receive advanced CAP payments this year from October 16, the North’s Minister for...
N.Ireland
Under 16s in the North need a certificate to drive a tractor (courses now open)
Tractor driving courses for 13-15-year-olds are up and running in Northern Ireland for the summer and are being run by...
N.Ireland
Bull shot following road traffic accident in the North
A bull was shot on the M1 motorway last night, after it became loose and members of the Police Service...
N.Ireland
North’s Basic Payment won’t be cut to fund ANC Scheme – McIlveen
CAP Pillar I funds for farmers in Northern Ireland will not be reduced to fund future support to Areas of Natural...
