N.Ireland
New BVD measures in NI a ‘crucial development’ – farm org
New Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) measures introduced by Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs are “crucial” to support...
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N.Ireland
Potato growers in Northern Ireland protest outside Asda distribution centre
Potato growers gathered outside an Asda distribution depot in Larne Co. Antrim yesterday (Saturday, December 21) to protest unfair pricing....
N.Ireland
Discounting of Xmas dinner veg by supermarkets ‘concerning’ – farm org
Heavy discounting by leading supermarkets of the vegetables which are a mainstay of the traditional Christmas dinner is “extremely concerning,”...
N.Ireland
MLA welcomes decision to retain 3ha minimum claim size in NI
Declan McAleer MLA has welcomed the decision by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, to retain a...
Agri Politics
Unions join forces to protest against UK inheritance tax
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), National Farmers’ Union (NFU), NFU Scotland and NFU Cymru are stepping up their #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign...
N.Ireland
Awards presented to CAFRE agriculture apprenticeship students
Agriculture apprenticeship students who completed their Level 2 and Level 3 part-time qualifications at the College of Agriculture, Food and...
N.Ireland
Half of NI farms impacted by inheritance tax changes – DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that around half of all farms in Northern Ireland,...
N.Ireland
2,200 farmers yet to register for NI’s Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
It has been estimated that 2,200 farmers have yet to register for Northern Ireland’s Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (BCRS). The...
N.Ireland
Outlook for beef prices to remain extremely positive in 2025
Livestock and meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith has confirmed that the outlook for beef prices will remain strong...
Environment
Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training
Over 30 contractors and practitioners have gained vital hands-on training to support ongoing peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland. Two...
N.Ireland
Muir launches survey on NI School Milk Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, November 20) launched a...
N.Ireland
Muir: Independent review to strengthen environmental governance
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, November 19) announced an independent review to strengthen...
N.Ireland
Farmers take part in London protest over tax changes
Farmers for Action (FFA) representatives are taking part in a London protest today (Tuesday, November 19), organised to highlight the...
Agri-Business
JCB supports farmers opposed to inheritance tax changes
Employees from JCB’s farming businesses in Staffordshire were today (Tuesday, November 19) given a day off work to join a...
N.Ireland
Air Ambulance Agribusiness Group seeks £2.5m to sustain emergency service
With an increase in callouts experienced this year, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland’s Agribusiness Group is urging the agricultural community to...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates ‘arson attack’ on commercial hen house
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a fire in a commercial hen house in Co. Down which...
N.Ireland
Co. Louth man extradited to NI and sentenced for waste ‘criminality’
The first person to be successfully extradited to Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to face charges...
N.Ireland
NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Beef farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that they must ‘opt-in’ to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (BCR) on...
