N.Ireland
BVA outlines proposals for EU-UK vet medicine agreement
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has outlined key issues that it believes should be included in any EU-UK agreement to...
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N.Ireland
DAERA: Compensation rates for brucellosis for March 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Friday, February 28) published the brucellosis compensation rates for...
N.Ireland
Illegal EU meat trade ‘deeply concerning’ – MP
MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has said that the seizure of illegal meat at the Port of Larne is...
Pig/Poultry
US restaurants add surcharge to food containing eggs
Denny’s, a US chain restaurant best-known for its breakfast offerings, has announced a surcharge on all menu items that contain...
N.Ireland
Antrim tractor club raises £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts, an Antrim-based community group, have raised £12,700 in funding for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI). Over the...
N.Ireland
No poultry classes at 2025 Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agriculture Society, the organisers behind the Balmoral Show, were “disappointed” to announce that there will be no...
N.Ireland
NI school hosts conference for ABP Angus Youth Challenge
A team of students from Lecale Trinity Grammar School in Downpatrick, Co. Down, hosted a young farmers animal welfare conference...
N.Ireland
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
N.Ireland
AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair...
Dairy
Animal diseases pose increasing threat to dairy sector - expert
Numerous animal diseases are now having a serious impact on the production potential of the global dairy sector, according to...
Pig/Poultry
Major egg theft in the US as prices continue to rise
By Chris McCullough With egg prices in the US rising by over 50% in 2024, and further hikes likely, the...
N.Ireland
Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills
The Utility Regulator is urging any small business across Northern Ireland that is struggling to pay energy bills this January...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Agri-Business
Trump announces next US agriculture secretary
US president-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick to run the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) during his next administration....
Agri-Business
Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023
Poultry company Moy Park has recorded revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion)....
Agri-Business
Cereal prices offset increase in global meat prices – FAO
Increases in international quotations for meat products and vegetable oils have been offset by an ongoing decrease in cereal prices...
N.Ireland
‘There are still avoidable deaths occurring on NI farms’ – Muir
Minister from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, has said there are still “avoidable deaths”...
N.Ireland
Australian bill aimed at ending live sheep exports moves forward
The Australian House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at banning live sheep exports by sea from May 1, 2028....
