Arable
Environment
Pollybell Farm and Flogas to deliver low-carbon LPG alternative
N.Ireland
Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE
N.Ireland
UK feed wheat futures up slightly – AHDB
N.Ireland
Dr. Sam Strain elected president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association
N.Ireland
DAERA appoints new board member
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a new board member. DAERA has appointed Dr. Scott…
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating quad burglary in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has today (Monday, February 23) appealed for information regarding the theft of a…
N.Ireland
Record high £4 billion for UK dairy and red meat exports
UK exports of dairy and red meat amounted to £4 billion last year, setting record values for both sectors. The…
Rural Life
Warning issued to rural communities as tool theft ‘significant’
NFU Mutual has reminded farmers to stay vigilant as the theft of power tools remains a “major issue” across the…
Agri Politics
NFYFC elects officer team to help deliver new plan
Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new chair of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC)….
N.Ireland
DAERA outlines Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers of the Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities. The Farm…
N.Ireland
Cross-border initiative granted €3.97m to work on rural renewal
A new cross‑community and cross‑border initiative has been granted €3.97m to invest in rural renewal. The Rural Innovation and Social…
Dairy
Is spring grazing a possibility yet?
With one of the wettest starts to the year we have seen in a long time, grazing conditions are still…
Pig/Poultry
Egg sector housing needs a ‘planning system that works’ – NFU
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has published its first every egg sector housing survey, focusing on the age of layer…
N.Ireland
Drinking water quality ‘remains high’ across NI – report
Drinking water quality remains high across Northern Ireland, according to a report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible…
N.Ireland
Launch of cross border TB pilot project a ‘logical’ move
The new cross-border TB pilot project is a “logical” and “timely” move, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association…
Rural Life
New deer management measures aim to protect England’s woodlands
Landowners, foresters and farmers across England will be able to benefit from new measures to reduce the damaging impacts of…
N.Ireland
Illegal meat trade highlights need for ‘tighter biosecurity measures’ – MP
With close to 34t of illegal meat being intercepted at the Port of Dover in January, Carla Lockhart MP is…