Opinion
Opinion: Northern Ireland's border becomes Brexit frontier
Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson put it very succinctly this Friday when he said that the Irish border automatically becomes...
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Beef
China is encouraging its consumers to eat less beef
Following a review of its dietary guidelines, the Chinese government is now encouraging its consumers to eat less meat. Under...
Agri-Business
Scotland hopes to unlock US beef market by applying for BSE Negligible Risk status
The Scottish Government will consult on plans to apply for BSE Negligible Risk status – a move which could unlock...
Beef
Find out how to make more from forage at this year's Livestock Event
Visitors at the upcoming Livestock Event will be able to find out how to make more from forage, the cheapest form...
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
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...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to be alert as bird flu hits the Netherlands
Following an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in domestic laying hens in Friesland, the Netherlands, poultry farmers in the...
Rural Life
Embrace Farm Remembrance Service takes place this weekend
The third annual Embrace Farm Remembrance mass service takes place this weekend on Sunday, June 26, this year in the Church...
Dairy
Arla holds milk price due to market prices 'levelling out'
Arla Foods in the UK has held its milk price for July 2016, meaning its supplier farmers will receive 19.12p/L (24.93c/L)...
Dairy
Are dairy commodities starting to lift off the floor?
EU dairy products’ prices generally increased last week compared to the previous 4 weeks’ average. Latest figures from the EU...
Beef
Factories take 'wait and see' approach on beef price in the wake Brexit vote
Beef factories have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach on prices for next week following the UK’s decision to leave...
Environment
Fears for the future of glyphosate as another EU vote fails
Another vote in Brussels on the future use of glyphosate in the EU has failed to reach a decision, with...
N.Ireland
Year 3 of North's badger TB project to begin in June/July
The third year of the badger Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Project is to begin in a 100km area...
Beef
Volatility the key theme across beef markets - Rabobank
Volatility is a key theme across most beef markets at the moment, according to Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Protein Analyst...
Agri-Business
Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate
Today, the pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years after the UK defied market expectations to vote...
Agri-Business
Brexit: 'Government must immediately take decisive steps to allay farming concerns'
The Irish Government has been called on to immediately take decisive steps to allay the concerns in farming and the agri-food...
EU
Brexit a reality as UK votes to leave the EU
Brexit has become a reality as the UK has voted to leave the European Union, with 52% of the British electorate...
Other
Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections
Increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly increase the efficiency of on-the-spot checks necessary for CAP...