Agri-Business
N.Ireland
‘Potentially serious implications’: Heydon responds to bluetongue investigation in NI
Dairy
Dairy advice: Correcting cow flow this winter
Beef
EU beef production falls by 169,000t in first 8 months of 2025
N.Ireland
Suspected cases of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
Arable
Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used…
N.Ireland
NIFCC unveils new appointments and investment strategy at AGM
The Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) has reflected on its progress over the past year and announced new roles…
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…
Beef
Scottish egg producers back campaign to expand beef production
Farmlay Eggs, one of Scotland’s biggest egg producers, welcomed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and councillors to their farm…
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…
Dairy
Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya
By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II after it was seen docked in…
Beef
Report: Beef production in Ireland down 4% since first half of 2024
Beef production in key producing and consuming regions is expected to contract by 0.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 volumes….
N.Ireland
Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has welcomed the passing of new farm sustainability standards,…
Agri Politics
Budget tax changes ‘nowhere near enough’ to protect family farms – NFU
The changes to the inheritance tax proposals announced during Budget Day do not “go anywhere near far enough’ to protect…
N.Ireland
Outstanding Charolais heifer wins RUAS Commercial Beef Championship
A striking Charolais beef heifer has won the 2025 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Commercial Beef Championship. The recent event…
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax changes in UK Budget a ‘token gesture’ – FFA
It has been announced that the £1 million inheritance tax threshold in the UK will be transferable between spouses. However,…
N.Ireland
NI vets urge UK government to clarify access to medicines – BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), alongside key agri-food and animal health bodies, has called on the UK government to clarify…
N.Ireland
UFU: Inheritance tax threshold ‘still not good enough’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that Northern Ireland will still be hit hardest by the new inheritance tax…