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Research: Extra glass of milk could reduce bowel cancer risk
Research: Extra glass of milk could reduce bowel cancer risk

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that consuming foods “rich in calcium”, like milk and yoghurt, could be...

New BVD measures in NI a ‘crucial development’ – farm org
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...

Introducing Hilda: Could this IVF calf transform the UK dairy industry?
Introducing Hilda: Could this IVF calf transform the UK dairy industry?

A scientist in Scotland has hailed the birth of an IVF calf, that hails from a research project to develop...

NI ‘naked’ bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover
NI ‘naked’ bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover

Lynn’s Country Foods, the Northern Ireland company behind the Finnebrogue “naked” range of bacon and sausages, has reported a jump...

PSNI: Tractor and ‘attached’ slurry tanker stolen in Co. Down
PSNI: Tractor and ‘attached’ slurry tanker stolen in Co. Down

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing to members of the farming community to be cautious if they are...

UK ban on use of bee-killing pesticides moves a step closer
UK ban on use of bee-killing pesticides moves a step closer

The UK Government is delivering on its promise to “ban toxic bee-killing pesticides and ending the long-term decline of our...

Discounting of Xmas dinner veg by supermarkets ‘concerning’ – farm org
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,”...

UFU: NI farmers want ‘more intensive measures’ to combat TB
UFU: NI farmers want ‘more intensive measures’ to combat TB

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has told Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer (CVO), Brian Dooher, that farmers want to see “more...

Bird flu confirmed in two commercial turkey farms in England
Bird flu confirmed in two commercial turkey farms in England

The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has...

Confirmed bluetongue cases in GB rise to 185 – Defra
Confirmed bluetongue cases in GB rise to 185 – Defra

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Sunday, December 15) confirmed that the total number of...

PSNI confirm bird of prey was poisoned in Co. Armagh
PSNI confirm bird of prey was poisoned in Co. Armagh

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that an adult bird of prey which was found dead in...

Tax changes could ‘badly damage’ NI agriculture UFU warns in Westminster
Tax changes could ‘badly damage’ NI agriculture UFU warns in Westminster

Senior leaders from the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Monday, December 9) “set out” in Westminster how changes to inheritance...

Copernicus: 2024 expected to be ‘warmest year’ to date
Copernicus: 2024 expected to be ‘warmest year’ to date

Latest month climate trends point to 2024 being on track to be the “warmest year” on record according to the...

Chinese dairy imports to improve in 2025 – Rabobank
Chinese dairy imports to improve in 2025 – Rabobank

Chinese dairy imports could improve by “2% year on year” in 2025, according to a new Rabobank report. This would...

NI vet group urges minister to ‘follow the science’ on TB
NI vet group urges minister to ‘follow the science’ on TB

The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been urged to “follow the science”...

Confirmed number of bluetongue cases in GB rises to 157
Confirmed number of bluetongue cases in GB rises to 157

The total number of bluetongue (BTV-3) cases in Great Britain has risen to 157, with 155 in England and two...

Research project aims to genetically reduce methane emissions in beef cattle
Research project aims to genetically reduce methane emissions in beef cattle

Researchers in Canada and Europe are teaming up on a new project that aims to “genetically reduce methane emissions from...

UK watchdog sets out concerns about baby formula market
UK watchdog sets out concerns about baby formula market

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today (Friday, November 8) issued a new report that sets out its concerns...