N.Ireland
Northern Ireland farming show societies call for emergency funds
It is believed that many of the Northern Ireland's farming show societies are in crisis and may not be able...
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N.Ireland
HSENI launches website to help farmers deal with stress
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Tuesday, February 22) launched 'farminmind.co.uk', an interactive website with the...
N.Ireland
Coping with stress workshops for NI poultry farmers
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has today (Thursday, February 17) announced a series of free workshops to help...
N.Ireland
Proposed 5% pay rise for NI agricultural workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has proposed increases of 5% to the minimum wage rates for workers....
N.Ireland
Concern that agri-reform proposals could devastate small NI farms
Sinn Féin MLA, Declan McAleer, has said that small farm businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) must have their voices heard...
N.Ireland
RBST urges DAERA to reconsider 24 month beef policy
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said that shortening the life of beef cattle in Northern Ireland to 24...
N.Ireland
Consultation on Future Agricultural Policy for NI closing soon
The public consultation period on the Future Agricultural Policy for Northern Ireland will close in the coming days. Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Views sought on Farming for Nature
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on the proposed 'Farming for Nature Package'...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in backyard Fermanagh flock
A case of bird flu that was suspected in a backyard flock in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh last week has been...
N.Ireland
Developing effective grassland management systems for sheep
Developing effective grassland management systems for sheep was the theme recently addressed by Dr. Phil Creighton, during his presentation to...
N.Ireland
Calls for a review of Northern Ireland’s Forest Service
A leading forester has called for Northern Ireland's Forest Service to be reviewed, as a matter of priority. Premier Woodlands...
N.Ireland
NI: £2m scheme to improve health of bees and pollinators
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has launched a scheme specifically for schools to...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland Protocol import inspections to remain in place
Import inspections, linked to the application of the Northern Ireland Protocol, are to remain unchanged for at least the next...
N.Ireland
Suspected bird flu case in Fermanagh
Control measures have been introduced in Northern Ireland following the suspicion of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises in...
Pig/Poultry
NI minister reminds pig farmers of ASF risk
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is reminding pig owners about the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) following a...
N.Ireland
NI: Decision to halt border checks ‘unhelpful’ says EU
A spokesperson for the European (EU) Commission has called the decision by Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to halt...
N.Ireland
NI BPS Entitlement Registers available to view
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2022 are now available to view, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed....
N.Ireland
£2m awarded to search and rescue teams across NI
A new £2 million Covid-19 scheme to help support vital search and rescue teams across Northern Ireland has been announced...
