N.Ireland
NI food and drink sector delivers £7.3bn to economy – report
Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector generates £7.3 billion in economic value, according to a new report. The Economic Impact...
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N.Ireland
Beef price drop shows farmers are ‘taking the hit again’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the latest drop in factory beef prices shows that Northern Ireland’s beef farmers...
N.Ireland
DAERA confirms NI brucellosis compensation rates for May 2026
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for May...
Agri-Business
Report: Scotland's total farm income rises by 24% in 2025
Scotland’s agricultural industry made a record high £1.5 billion profit last year due to the country’s total income from farming...
Environment
35% of Europe saw ‘extreme’ agricultural drought in May 2025 – report
European farmers experienced numerous climate-related incidents in 2025, including “extreme” agricultural drought for 35% of the continent in May. This...
Dairy
Weed control needed as warm weather drives growth
With the weather conditions finally taking a turn for the better, grass growth is up, but unfortunately so is weed...
N.Ireland
DAERA confirms plan to lift NI housing order for poultry
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, April 29) announced plan to lift the housing...
Agri-Business
Protein trend pushes whey powder prices to ‘record levels’ in Europe – report
The protein trend has pushed whey powder prices to “record levels” in Europe, according to a new report. Prices for...
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
NI farmers urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern...
N.Ireland
Farm theft getaway in Armagh ends in crash involving school bus
The theft of machinery and livestock in Co. Armagh has resulted in a collision with a children’s school bus and...
Arable
Global demand and ‘weather worries’ driving world grain markets – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that world grain markets are continuing to gather momentum. Recent days...
N.Ireland
Graphic pics: Dumping of dead lambs in Derry being ‘investigated’ by DAERA
An active investigation is underway by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) after roughly a dozen of...
N.Ireland
Alliance Party reintroduces fox hunting ban proposal in NI Assembly
The Alliance Party has once again brought forward its hunting bill before the Northern Ireland Assembly as the group hopes...
Rural Life
2.6 million GB households bought lamb joints before Easter Sunday
Lamb remained a popular seasonal centrepiece this Easter as almost 9% of households in Great Britain (GB) bought lamb joints...
N.Ireland
50 firefighters remain at site of Mourne Mountains fire
Some 50 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) are continuing to battle a blaze on the...
N.Ireland
Calls for clarification on future support for NI private woodlands
Premier Woodlands’ managing director, John Hetherington has called for clarification on the future support schemes that will underpin private woodland...
N.Ireland
Just Transition Commission to be established in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly decision to approve legislation to establish a Just Transition Commission has been hailed by Minister for...