Agri-Business
Westminster 'lacking understanding' on farming - NFU Cymru
The disconnect that exists between Westminster and farmers on the issues of food production and the ‘green agenda’ has been...
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N.Ireland
13% increase in number of TB reactors in Northern Ireland
The number of bovine tuberculosis (TB) reactors in Northern Ireland increased by 13% in a year, according to the Department...
Agri Politics
UKFAR appoints Dr. David Llewellyn as monitoring commissioner
Following the publication of the UK Farm Assurance Review (UKFAR), Dr. David Llewellyn CBE, has been appointed as the independent...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch appoints new chair and vice chair for sheep committee
The board of AgriSearch has appointed a new chair, and vice chair of AgriSearch’s Sheep Advisory Committee. Roger Bell has...
N.Ireland
Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest...
N.Ireland
Farmers set to descend on London for ‘Pancake Day Rally’
Farmers are set to descend upon London later today (Tuesday, March 4), to participate in what is being dubbed the...
N.Ireland
NI poultry sector ‘worried’ amid bird flu outbreaks – cllr
A Co. Tyrone-based councillor and farmer, has observed “concern and worry” among the Northern Irish poultry sector, amid rising cases...
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
Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed
Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
N.Ireland
FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance...
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
MP urges families to donate farm toys to NFU campaign
MP Carla Lockhart has urged families to donate pre-loved farm toys to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) initiative, as part...
Agri-Business
FFA: Labour MPs now questioning UK inheritance tax
Some Labour Party backbenchers are questioning the rationale of imposing inheritance tax on farm land across the UK, according to...
N.Ireland
Agricultural Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers...
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...
Arable
Protein Aid Scheme under review in NI – expert
Northern Ireland’s Protein Aid Scheme, which runs until the end of the 2026 growing season, is now under review. This...
Arable
Crop production to remain at heart of agri in NI – Minister
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has highlighted the role that crop production plays from a food...
N.Ireland
LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has noted the recommendations of a farm quality assurance review body....
