N.Ireland
British police say that Brexit made law enforcement harder in both Ireland and the UK. And this...
UFU is urging members to know the signs of prostate cancer and seek medical advice if concerned, following Jeremy Clarkson’s diagnosis.
Environment
A lack of funding/government incentives were the "biggest barriers" to the uptake of peatland restoration among Northern Ireland farmers.
A group of NI meat industry professionals has been praised for showing "outstanding commitment" for balancing full-time work with education.
UFU has warned that proposed changes to financial support for slaughterhouses would “place further pressure on NI family farms”.
The UFU has highlighted the importance of expanding the availability of GCSE Agriculture across schools to Minister for Education Paul Givan.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 'Where is your beef from?' campaign to coincide with the FIFA World Cup.
Beef
New Zealand sheep and beef farm profit is expected to increase 96% to NZ$287,600 per farm for the 2025/2026 year.
Minister Andrew Muir has announced an additional £2 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund.
Agri-Business
Global food prices in April rose to their highest level since January 2024, according to a new report from the World Bank.
There is a “shared recognition” across UK farming groups that cereal and arable producers need “practical, clear policies”.
Beef processors have “moved too far and too fast in cutting prices”, according to UFU beef and lamb chair, Brendan Kelly.
PSNI have confirmed they are investigating the alleged theft of cattle from near Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh over the weekend.
CAFRE has shared how incorporating white clover into grass swards can help reduce fertiliser inputs while maintaining performance.
Protecting Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect is the aim of a new three-year project by AFBI scientists.
The UK government’s decision to extend the 5p fuel duty cut and temporarily reduce red diesel duties is “a positive step”, the UFU said
CAFRE is inviting sheep farmers interested in sheep worm and fluke management innovation to join a knowledge-building event this summer.
More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects in Northern Ireland, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment area.
Lakeland Dairies has launched a new farm safety campaign targeting its supplier farms across Northern Ireland during the busy summer period.
Ben O’Connor, aged just 16, is making his latest creation - a piece of farm management software - available for free.
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating both challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, according to the AHDB
Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of this year, despite supplies...
New rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for the keeping of camelid and cervid animals, including alpacas, llamas and deer.
Minister Andrew Muir has urged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single Application before the deadline of midnight, May 15.
