Dairy
N.Ireland
Action plan aimed at reducing wildfires in Northern Ireland published
Pig/Poultry
Rabobank: Strong outlook for European poultry
N.Ireland
UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees
N.Ireland
AgriSearch appoints new chair
Arable
AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, UK winter crop prospects remain strong…
N.Ireland
Major dairy cattle show set to return to Cavan next month
The Emerald Expo is set to return for its 14th show event at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan…
N.Ireland
How are GB deadweight prices holding up this spring?
Latest indicators suggest that the deadweight prime cattle price in Great Britain (GB) has fallen slightly in 2026 compared to…
N.Ireland
UK and France reaffirm commitment to food security
UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds and the French Minister of Agriculture and Food…
Agri-Business
Sainsbury’s commits to £5bn investment in long-term farming agreements
Supermarket goup Sainsbury’s today (Tuesday, March 31) announced that it plans to invest £5 billion into UK and Irish agriculture…
N.Ireland
Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for…
N.Ireland
‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president
The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the…
Environment
North Yorkshire farmer sentenced for illegal waste operation
A farmer, hailing from North Yorkshire, has been handed a two-year sentence after he allowed thousands of tonnes of waste…
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture. He expressed…
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for April confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for April…
N.Ireland
Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers
It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of…
Sheep
NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog…
Dairy
Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey – ASCA
The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) Richard Thompson has launched a survey to assess the current state of the UK…