Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to complete Avian Flu checklist as seasonal threat rises
The UK’s chief veterinary officers are encouraging all poultry keepers to act now to reduce the risk of Avian Flu...
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N.Ireland
Northern flock owners urged to be vigilant as avian influenza spreads
Poultry farmers are urged to be vigilant as outbreaks of bird flu continue to be reported in continental Europe. It...
N.Ireland
Avian influenza text service launched for Northern poultry farmers
A text service has been launched to keep poultry farmers and bird keepers updated with the latest avian influenza threats....
N.Ireland
Avian influenza control measures to be lifted in the North
The avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone in Northern Ireland, which is due to expire tomorrow (May 31, 2017) will...
N.Ireland
Avian influenza control measures to be lifted in the North
The avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone in Northern Ireland, which is due to expire tomorrow (May 31, 2017) will...
Agri-Business
Annual global milk supply now forecast to grow by 1.4% – Ornua
The global dairy outlook has improved with annual milk supply likely to expand by 1.4% this year, according to a...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
N.Ireland
MP: UK-Mexico pork deal ‘fantastic news’ for NI pig farmers
The DUP’s agriculture, environment, and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that UK pork products are destined for...
N.Ireland
NI farmers scoop accolades at Flock Awards
Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second Place for ‘Best Performing Breeder Flock’ at...
N.Ireland
UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...
N.Ireland
NI council launches investigation after five sheep reported killed over 10 days
Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched an investigation into dog attacks on livestock after five sheep were reported...
Beef
US plan to bolster food safety efforts
US secretary of agriculture, Brooke Rollins has this week launched a comprehensive plan to bolster United States Department of Agriculture...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Bluetongue disease ‘will arrive at some stage’
Bluetongue disease will, inevitably, reach the island of Ireland. And this may well happen sooner rather than later. This is...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for June 2025 – DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for June...
N.Ireland
Funding call for NI Food Strategy Framework
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced a funding call for applications to increase...
Agri-Business
WOAH report: Infectious animal diseases affecting new areas and species
The “spread, prevalence and impact of infectious animal diseases” is changing and bringing new challenges, according to a new report...
Opinion
Opinion: EU-UK trade deal makes perfect sense for Irish agriculture
So, nine years after the Brexit vote, the UK and the EU have come up with a trade deal that...
N.Ireland
Von der Leyen outlines impact UK summit will have on NI
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has called the “historic” EU – UK summit a success....
