N.Ireland
£1.6m in supports announced for NI pig farmers
A support scheme worth up to £1.6 million for Northern Ireland pig farmers has been announced by the Department of...
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N.Ireland
Political vacuum at heart of agriculture in Northern Ireland – Godfrey
A political vacuum now exists at the heart of farming in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
N.Ireland
Finishing sucklers on the Fermanagh farm of UFU president
David Brown is six months into his two-year presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The Fermanagh suckler beef farmer...
N.Ireland
Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions...
Agri-Business
€74m research collaboration to focus on climate change and food
£64 million is to be invested in research across Ireland, Britain and Northern Ireland focusing on climate change and sustainable...
Agri-Business
DAERA: Further control measures as bird flu confirmed in Down
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced further disease control measures due to an outbreak...
N.Ireland
'Tackling endemic disease has a clear impact on farm efficiency' - AHWNI
The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint on-farm is something the industry is taking very seriously,...
N.Ireland
Suspected case of bird flu in Co. Down – DAERA
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced disease control measures following initial confirmation of avian...
N.Ireland
Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund
The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The...
N.Ireland
UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche...
N.Ireland
NI badger cull unlikely to take place this year
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that the proposed badger cull in Northern Ireland is...
N.Ireland
Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is confirming a 92% submission rate for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, courtesy of...
N.Ireland
NI farmers receive direct payments six weeks early
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been issued direct payments six weeks earlier than previous years. Direct payments worth a combined...
N.Ireland
Opinion: NI agri show societies deliver in spades
Northern Ireland’s local agri-show season for 2022 is now in the rear view mirror. And what a great year it has...
N.Ireland
UFU encourages farmers to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31. This cut-off date relates specifically...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural show societies at financial tipping point – NISA
A number of agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are carrying extremely high levels of debt, which looks set to...
N.Ireland
Final call for applications for DAERA forestry schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) wishes to remind anyone planning on applying for grant aid for...
N.Ireland
Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6 of the Wider Level...
