Rural Life
Gardaí and PSNI tackle rural crime in cross-border operation
An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) carried out a planned cross-border operation tackling rural crime...
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N.Ireland
DAERA facing £22.8 million in funding gaps
Senior department officials in Northern Ireland have warned of gaping holes in DAERA’s funding for the year ahead. The department’s...
Rural Life
Warning issued as dog thieves pose as RSPCA officers
Torpoint Police in Cornwall have shared a warning on social media urging dog owners to be cautious of dog thieves...
Agri-Business
Agriculture Committee to investigate decision to withdraw NI border staff
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have been accused of “overreacting” to perceived threats against border staff. It comes as the...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: It's now time to 'dissolve AHDB horticulture and punitive levy'
I’m writing to you as a carrot grower, an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) levy payer and chair of...
Agri-Business
UFU backs calls for UK and EU agri-food standards to be aligned
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it would back an agreement in principle that would align the UK as...
Machinery
New Continental hybrid tyre ready for silage season
A new hybrid tractor tyre from Continental is now available in the UK and Ireland to help with the demanding...
Environment
Lyons urges public to have their say on NI’s environment governance issues
Environment Minister Gordon Lyons today encouraged industry stakeholders to take an active role in shaping Northern Ireland’s approach to environmental...
Agri-Business
Iconic Welsh food brands to be part of virtual St. David’s day celebrations
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has signed up to sponsor Wales Week London and Wales Week Worldwide,...
Agri-Business
New CEO appointed at milking equipment company DeLaval
The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Paul Lofgren as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of DeLaval, effective April...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group reports short-seller to UK and Irish financial regulators
Formal complaints have been made to both the UK and Ireland financial regulators regarding a report which shorted Kerry Group stocks....
Agri Politics
61% vote in favour to discontinue AHDB horticulture levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that 61% of its voters have voted in favour of discontinuing...
N.Ireland
Marshall believes unionist background could prove beneficial in Seanad
Former Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ian Marshall believes that his potential re-election to Seanad Éireann will help to improve...
N.Ireland
Aid package for wool discussed in Northern Ireland
Representatives from the farmers’ cooperative Ulster Wool, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and the National Sheep Association (NSA) have met...
Arable
Almost €3m for research project on oats
Researchers in Ireland and Wales have been awarded €2.7 million to explore the development of oat varieties that are climate-resistant...
Dairy
Consumption of dairy products experiences boom during Covid-19 pandemic
The consumption of dairy products has boomed during the pandemic with experts cautiously optimistic about the future of the UK...
Arable
'Using dry NIRS is more accurate than conventional fresh sample testing' for silage
Testing silage ahead of spring calving is crucial for cow health and performance. Knowing the dry matter, metabolisable energy and...
Agri-Business
Slump in EU sales of UK cream knocks British cream prices
Moves by EU foodservice and manufacturing customers to shun UK cream have already begun to knock butterfat prices in Britain....
