N.Ireland
FFA calls for end to ‘excessive red tape’ in UK agriculture
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the deregulation of agriculture in the UK. But what does this mean in...
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N.Ireland
Farm fatalities ‘remain stubbornly high’ – Muir
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has said that farm fatalities are still “stubbornly high”, especially when...
N.Ireland
Beekeepers call for coordinated all-Ireland bee inspection service
Beekeepers across the island of Ireland have collectively called for the establishment of an all-Ireland coordinated bee inspection service to...
N.Ireland
NI family farms could face ‘significant tax liabilities’ – accountants
Inheritance tax changes, announced as part of the UK Autumn Budget 2024, will have “a particularly disproportionate impact on family...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to discuss sustainable use of nutrients in on-farm events
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two on-farm events on Monday (April 28) to discuss...
Agri-Business
UK govt may ‘soon be issuing ration books’ warns farmers group
Food security is set to “quickly rise up” the UK’s political agenda according to the Farmers for Action (FFA) group....
N.Ireland
Beef Week 2025 to champion NI produce
Today (Wednesday, April 23) marks the start of Beef Week 2025, a marketing campaign that aims to shine a spotlight...
N.Ireland
More diverse agriculture needed for climate change response: academic
The reliance of the world on four main crops is an inherent weakness in humanity’s response to climate change and...
N.Ireland
Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall ‘taking a toll’ on NI farmers – research
Northern Ireland may traditionally be known for its cooler, wet weather but a new study published today (Wednesday, April 2)...
N.Ireland
NI entitlement transfer service to open tomorrow
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the Entitlement Transfer Service for 2025 will open...
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...
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...
