N.Ireland
Fears dog owners could be prosecuted under NI trail hunt ban
Rural organisation Countryside Alliance has raised concerns over a new law in Northern Ireland that it claimed could see dog...
Stormont
N.Ireland
‘No justification’ to ban hunting with dogs – Countryside Alliance
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) has been lobbying MLAs to oppose an upcoming vote in the Northern Ireland Assembly on whether...
N.Ireland
System for NI agri-supports ‘no longer working’ – MLA
A leading Northern Ireland politician has called for Westminster to provide a separate support package for agriculture in the region....
N.Ireland
‘Sustainable growth is a must’ for all dairy stakeholders – Dale Farm CEO
Dale Farm is using Balmoral Show 2026 as a platform to profile its significant investment plans for the future. This...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for action after cross-party recognition of bTB’s impact
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for “urgent and decisive action” from the Northern Ireland Assembly on bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising...
N.Ireland
Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill
Cross-party support has been achieved at the Northern Ireland Assembly for an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill....
N.Ireland
‘Resilience’ the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont. The event, which...
N.Ireland
NI farmers ‘essential allies’ in protecting environment – Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance has criticised politicians in Stormont for portraying Northern Ireland farming families as “as the problem”, rather than...
N.Ireland
Data gathering to ‘play a key role’ in NI agriculture for 2026 – AERA Committee
Three new schemes will dramatically increase the data-gathering capacity of agriculture in Northern Ireland throughout 2026. This is according to...
N.Ireland
Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme
A new £40 million farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026....
N.Ireland
NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair
Chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the...
N.Ireland
MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status
Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels. Speaking...
N.Ireland
UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector
Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
N.Ireland
‘Reality has drifted’ from post-Brexit promises – NI Ag Committee chair
The chair of the Northern Ireland Agriculture Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and...
N.Ireland
Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI
Rollout of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) flagship Sustainable Agriculture Programme will...
N.Ireland
Stormont to gather stakeholder views on Nutrients Action Programme
Members of Stormont’s Agriculture Committee will meet later today (Thursday, November 13) with stakeholders from across agriculture to discuss a...
N.Ireland
FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir to resign...