N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI farmers warned on mineral loss after ‘wettest start in nearly 150 years’
Arable
High-tech imaging aims to provide ‘precision slug-control strategies’
Environment
Pollybell Farm and Flogas to deliver low-carbon LPG alternative
N.Ireland
Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE
N.Ireland
UK feed wheat futures up slightly – AHDB
May-26 UK feed wheat futures have increased slightly over recent days, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)….
N.Ireland
Dr. Sam Strain elected president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association
The North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) elected Dr. Sam Strain as president for 2026 at its recent annual meeting. He…
N.Ireland
DAERA appoints new board member
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a new board member. DAERA has appointed Dr. Scott…
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating quad burglary in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has today (Monday, February 23) appealed for information regarding the theft of a…
N.Ireland
Record high £4 billion for UK dairy and red meat exports
UK exports of dairy and red meat amounted to £4 billion last year, setting record values for both sectors. The…
Rural Life
Warning issued to rural communities as tool theft ‘significant’
NFU Mutual has reminded farmers to stay vigilant as the theft of power tools remains a “major issue” across the…
Agri Politics
NFYFC elects officer team to help deliver new plan
Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new chair of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC)….
N.Ireland
DAERA outlines Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers of the Farm Sustainability Payment conditionalities. The Farm…
N.Ireland
Cross-border initiative granted €3.97m to work on rural renewal
A new cross‑community and cross‑border initiative has been granted €3.97m to invest in rural renewal. The Rural Innovation and Social…
Dairy
Is spring grazing a possibility yet?
With one of the wettest starts to the year we have seen in a long time, grazing conditions are still…
Pig/Poultry
Egg sector housing needs a ‘planning system that works’ – NFU
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has published its first every egg sector housing survey, focusing on the age of layer…
N.Ireland
Drinking water quality ‘remains high’ across NI – report
Drinking water quality remains high across Northern Ireland, according to a report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible…
N.Ireland
Launch of cross border TB pilot project a ‘logical’ move
The new cross-border TB pilot project is a “logical” and “timely” move, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association…