Environment
DAERA extends SEA consultation to include ammonia strategy
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it is extending its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) consultation...
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Agri-Business
US National Ag Week marked with $10bn funding package for agricultural producers
The annual “National Ag Week” in the United States (US), which has just drawn to a close, was marked by...
Pig/Poultry
Landmark UK ruling classes chicken manure as ‘waste’
The UK High Court has overturned the previous classification of chicken manure as an agricultural by-product in a landmark ruling,...
N.Ireland
Limousin bulls reach 8,000 guineas at Ballymena sale
The British Limousin Society hosted a regional spring show and sale, conducted by JA McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock...
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...
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....
