N.Ireland
‘Succession planning has never been more important’ – MP
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland (DAERA) is “asleep at the wheel” in terms of...
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Environment
UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall....
N.Ireland
New members appointed to CAFRE advisory group
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of four new members...
N.Ireland
No ‘appropriate response’ from NI officials on TB – UFU
There has been no “appropriate response” from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA ) to bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
NI AD company fined £6,000 after ‘slurry-like’ discharge
A Northern Ireland-based company that runs an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a...
N.Ireland
Defra identifies 2 calves ‘with blindness’ among bluetongue cases
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that the number of bluetongue cases in Great Britain...
N.Ireland
‘No meaningful support’ for young NI farmers this year – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised the Northern Irish government over the lack of support available to young farmers...
N.Ireland
NI farmers ‘essential allies’ in protecting environment – Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance has criticised politicians in Stormont for portraying Northern Ireland farming families as “as the problem”, rather than...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined at Antrim court for water pollution offence
A court in Northern Ireland has fined a farmer for a water pollution offence that resulted in a fish kill....
N.Ireland
NI habitats and species ‘suffering from decades of neglect’ – Muir
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a comprehensive statutory report on Northern Ireland’s implementation of...
N.Ireland
Stricter BVD measures to be applied in NI from February
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded cattle herd keepers that the next phase of bovine...
N.Ireland
New AgriSearch video series aims to support best practice calf rearing
AgriSearch has launched a new five-part video series designed to provide farmers with practical, science-based guidance to improve calf health,...
N.Ireland
Advice: What to know as NI closed slurry spreading period ends
The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (NAP) in Northern Ireland and ends at...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court in relation to a water pollution offence. 36-years-old, Andrew Hogg...
Agri-Business
UK Space Agency unlocking doors for agriculture
The UK Space Agency has announced two innovative projects that will use satellite data and digital tools to help farmers...
N.Ireland
New suspect case of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down. Preliminary results from the Agri-Food...
Beef
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group...
N.Ireland
NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part...