Louise Hickey

Internal wash system unveiled for transport used in food sector
Internal wash system unveiled for transport used in food sector

British company, WNV Systems has unveiled a new internal trailer wash system, which will be used to help transport companies,...

US makes ‘significant’ advancements to combat bird flu
US makes ‘significant’ advancements to combat bird flu

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported “significant advancements” across all five areas in its recently launched strategy to...

BVD positive retention rate falls considerably – AHWNI
BVD positive retention rate falls considerably – AHWNI

The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive retention rate has fallen “considerably”, according to the latest figures from Animal Health and...

AgriSearch appoints new chair and vice chair for sheep committee
AgriSearch appoints new chair and vice chair for sheep committee

The board of AgriSearch has appointed a new chair, and vice chair of AgriSearch’s Sheep Advisory Committee. Roger Bell has...

DAERA marks return of malting barley to Northern Ireland
DAERA marks return of malting barley to Northern Ireland

Growing of malting barley in Northern Ireland has returned to the cropping scene in recent years, according to the Department...

NI: No coastal water bodies or lakes achieved high ecological status in 2024
NI: No coastal water bodies or lakes achieved high ecological status in 2024

No lake water or transitional/coastal water bodies in Northern Ireland achieved high ecological status in 2024, according to the latest...

Triplet heifer calves born on Co. Tyrone farm
Triplet heifer calves born on Co. Tyrone farm

Farmer Barry Mulgrew from Killeeshil, Co. Tyrone “couldn’t believe” his luck this week with the birth of triplet calves from...

DAERA: Compensation rates for brucellosis for March 2025
DAERA: Compensation rates for brucellosis for March 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Friday, February 28) published the brucellosis compensation rates for...

Northern Ireland to host rush control and water quality event
Northern Ireland to host rush control and water quality event

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in conjunction with Northern Ireland Water, are holding an online information...

Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions

Fonterra has today (Tuesday, February 18) announced new funding designed to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce...

MP urges families to donate farm toys to NFU campaign
MP urges families to donate farm toys to NFU campaign

MP Carla Lockhart has urged families to donate pre-loved farm toys to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) initiative, as part...

DAERA launches new agri-professionals programme
DAERA launches new agri-professionals programme

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new knowledge transfer initiative in Northern Ireland to help...

Main barriers for methane reduction research outlined
Main barriers for methane reduction research outlined

Despite growing awareness and calls for action over reducing methane in the atmosphere, many barriers stand in the way of...

Industries support new BVD code of practice
Industries support new BVD code of practice

Industries have indicated support for the recently produced Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Code of Good Practice by Animal Health and...

‘Strong’ demand for soil nutrient training – DAERA
‘Strong’ demand for soil nutrient training – DAERA

Demand has been “strong” so far for training under the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), according to the Department for...

Survey launched in NI for renewable energy generation on dairy farms
Survey launched in NI for renewable energy generation on dairy farms

Ulster University and AgriSearch have launched a survey investigating renewable energy generation and consumption on dairy farms. The survey is...

Three sheep die and 57 rescued following flooding in Scotland
Three sheep die and 57 rescued following flooding in Scotland

Three sheep died and 57 were rescued after becoming stranded during flooding on farmland in Scotland on the last day...

Boy (13) dies following quad incident in Co. Armagh
Boy (13) dies following quad incident in Co. Armagh

Police have confirmed that a 13-year-old boy has died following a quad bike incident yesterday (Thursday, January 2) in Co. Armagh....