N.Ireland
2 arrests made as part of rural crime clampdown in Down
Two arrests were made for criminal offences during vehicle checkpoints conducted as part of an operation targeting rural crime in...
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Agri-Business
4,400L of ‘illicit fuel’ seized at unlicensed filling station
A joint agency taskforce consisting of authorities from both sides of the Northern Irish border has seized 4,400L of "illicit...
Environment
Thunderstorm warnings issued with risk of lightning and hail
Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for the Republic of Ireland (RoI). From...
N.Ireland
Record entries for 2021 ‘Dig In’ schools competition
The winners of the 2021 Dig in schools competition, celebrating 10 years of Open Farm Weekend, have been announced. The...
Other
The Best farm safety advice
As former captain of the Ireland rugby team, Rory Best knows what pressure feels like - to have to get...
N.Ireland
Machines set to motor as Bessbrook tractor run draws near
Machines are preparing to motor at a charity tractor run which will take place next weekend in the village of...
Beef
NI BVD maps: Where is your nearest PI animal?
Maps showing the extent of Northern Ireland's battle with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) have been published in a bid to...
Beef
Man convicted and fined over removal of animal’s ear tag
An Armagh man has been convicted at Craigavon Magistrates' Court of two charges of removing, or causing or permitting the...
N.Ireland
Minister Poots visits Lough Neagh Rescue Service
Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, recently visited the Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) Centre at lands adjacent to Kinnego Marina. The...
Agri-Business
Farmers invited to have say on ABCB Agriculture Strategy
Farmers have been invited to have their say on a Northern Ireland council's pioneering Agriculture Strategy. Armagh City, Banbridge and...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister resigns as DUP leader
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, has resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), after just three weeks...
N.Ireland
Department unlikely to take direct action over ILT outbreaks
The department is unlikely to take direct action, such as introducing culls or flocks restrictions, over a recent spate of...
Arable
White’s announce Barclay Bell as grower of the year
Barclay Bell from Rathfriland, Co. Down, has been awarded the John Finnan Oat Quality Award by White’s Oats, for his...
N.Ireland
Bill seeking to underground North-South Interconnector passes first stage
The Aontú bill seeking to underground the North-South Interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland has passed the first stage...
Beef
Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals
Pupils from across Northern Ireland (NI) impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist...
Environment
Climate Change Bill: How did your local MLA vote?
Thousands of letters from farmers across Northern Ireland warning the proposed Climate Change Bill could decimate the region's agricultural industry...
N.Ireland
Meet the new ‘Agri-business Group’ hoping to keep NI’s air ambulance flying
A team of nine Northern Irish agri-business leaders have teamed up to promote the work of the Air Ambulance NI...
Sheep
NSA postpones all major regional events for 2021
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made the decision to postpone its major regional events this year. Despite the promise...
