N.Ireland
MLA welcomes transition of farm support measures in NI
Tom Elliott MLA has broadly welcomed the recent progression in transitioning the farm support measures in Northern Ireland. In this...
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Agri-Business
Veterinary deal with EU could increase agri-exports by over a fifth - research
A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by over a fifth, according to...
Agri-Business
Farming unions call for major retailers' support amid weather challenges
UK farming unions are urging major retailers to commit to support British farming during this difficult time of “extremely challenging...
Rural Life
RABI reveals 'strong backing' to protect farmers' mental health
A survey of UK consumers completed by farming charity, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) revealed a “strong public backing” for...
N.Ireland
Methodist Church to host wellbeing workshop for farmers
The Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle Co. Down are holding a Farmers’ Wellbeing Workshop on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00a.m...
N.Ireland
Amount of livestock on farms is ‘creating challenges’ – BSAS
Outgoing British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) president, Prof. Elizabeth Magowan has said that there is a “growing body” of...
N.Ireland
Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers
Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows. Ulster...
N.Ireland
Research: Just one in five family farms making profit
Farmers For Action (FFA) stated that research undertaken by the Andersons Centre on behalf of the Prince’s Countryside Fund discovered...
Arable
Potato industry entering new era of blight management
The Irish potato industry looks set to enter a new era of blight management as it approaches the 2024 growing...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual warns of potential spike in rural road accidents over Easter
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that Easter driving hazards could spark a surge in rural road traffic accidents. Driving...
N.Ireland
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module
The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to...
Agri-Business
NFU president requests 'urgent' meeting with new first minister
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru president, Aled Jones has requested an “urgent” meeting with the new First Minister Vaughan Gething...
N.Ireland
DAERA receives close to 5,000 responses on bTB consultation
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) received almost 5,000 responses on a recent consultation on the proposal to...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland farmers urged not to buy ‘UK’ ear tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland recently announced that the prefix code on Northern...
N.Ireland
Heavy snow in Fermanagh halts agri activity
Heavy snow hit all of Co. Fermanagh overnight with many farmers unable to get out of their lanes until mid-morning....
N.Ireland
LMC appoints chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...
