N.Ireland
Call for ‘greater flexibility and fairness’ in NI slurry spreading rules
An Independent MLA has called for “greater flexibility and fairness” in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland....
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N.Ireland
NI milk production sees ‘staggering growth’ – analyst
An “attractive milk to feed price ratio” drove another jump in milk production in Northern Ireland, according to an Agricultural and...
N.Ireland
NI: New bird flu ‘prevention zone’ to be introduced next month
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland from next month according to Agriculture Minister Andrew...
N.Ireland
Work continues on finding solutions to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has awarded £2 million in funding to four...
Environment
Independent environmental regulator recommended for NI in new report
A new report has recommended that an independent environmental regulator be established for Northern Ireland. Independent panel members Dr. Viviane...
N.Ireland
NI farmer who breached animal ban given 5-month prison sentence
A Northern Ireland farmer who breached a court order banning him from keeping animals has been handed a five-month prison...
N.Ireland
Further sightings of Asian hornet confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed further sightings of Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast. It...
N.Ireland
First Asian hornet sighting confirmed in Northern Ireland
The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in Northern Ireland has been confirmed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Hampshire flock
A new case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in...
N.Ireland
Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, and his Northern Ireland counterpart Andrew Muir, have announced a new...
Environment
NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears
NI Water has reminded farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading slurry or manures over the next...
N.Ireland
Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland following...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for October 2025 confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for October 2025. The...
Agri-Business
Stage two of NIFAIS set to go live next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has given a significant update on the traceability and disease control...
N.Ireland
£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector
Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for poultry layer manure in...
N.Ireland
Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon to lead on deep...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels
AgriSearch is to seek enhanced funding levels courtesy of the levies paid by dairy, beef and lamb farmers in Northern...
Agri-Business
Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd
Sean McGlynn, managing director of Co. Longford-based Kieran Milling, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the board of...