Agri-Business
Report proposes free trade for agri goods under Brexit
The Seanad report on Brexit has proposed that a free trade agreement, for “vulnerable sectors” like agriculture, should be considered...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Report proposes free trade for agri goods under Brexit
The Seanad report on Brexit has proposed that a free trade agreement, for “vulnerable sectors” like agriculture, should be considered...
N.Ireland
Milk price increase for May supplies 'imminent'
“Strong global dairy commodity prices should see an imminent rise in base milk price,” Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Dairy Chairman...
Schemes
Northern BPS application checks to kick off shortly
“Preliminary checks on single applications are to be carried out shortly,” according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers brace for life outside Europe
“Northern Ireland is responding to Brexit challenges by obtaining additional resources. This is to secure the best possible deal from...
Agri-Business
Moy Park executive director recognised for HR excellence
Mike Mullan, an executive director at Moy Park, has been named ‘HR Director of the Year’ at the fifth annual...
N.Ireland
Moy Park executive director recognised for HR excellence
Mike Mullan, an executive director at Moy Park, has been named ‘HR Director of the Year’ at the fifth annual...
N.Ireland
'Brexit will be a disaster for the people of this island'
The survival of farming and agri-food in Northern Ireland hangs in the balance as a result of Brexit, according to...
Agri-Business
Manufacturer of agri-machinery parts set to double its workforce
A Derry-based steel manufacturer is set to more than double its workforce, by creating 61 new jobs over the next three...
N.Ireland
NIFDA Chairman calls for 'workable' trade deal post-Brexit
Northern Ireland food companies must capitalise on new opportunities for business growth once Brexit becomes a reality, says Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Downpatrick meat processor secures ‘sizzling’ deal with Asda
Downpatrick-based meat processor, Finnebrogue Artisan, has been awarded a new UK-wide contract which will see it supply a range of...
N.Ireland
Innovation key to the success of Moy Park - Northern Ireland’s 'largest company'
The Ulster Bank lunch took place today at Balmoral Show 2017, hosting key food sector leaders in the event’s main...
Agri-Business
South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit
Direct payments must be maintained as part of the support mechanism available to farmers in Northern Ireland beyond 2020, according...
Agri-Business
$4 billion wiped off the value of China's biggest dairy company
Shares in Huishan Dairy Holdings, China’s biggest dairy company, plunged downward by 85% on Friday wiping close to $4 billion from its...
Beef
China lifts its ban on Brazilian beef; so too do Chile and Egypt
China’s lifting of its temporary ban on Brazilian beef has been described as a “categorical statement of the quality of Brazilian...
EU
MEPs discuss new land laws, to help small, new and women farmers
MEPs have voted to adopt a non-legislative resolution which encourages EU States to re-shape their land policies to provide better access to land for...
Beef
Brazilian beef and poultry industry plunged into major scandal
Authorities in Brazil have suspended over 30 government officials in response to allegations that some of the country’s biggest meat...
Other
Why antibiotic resistance poses a big risk to farming – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the threat of antibiotic resistance is a growing concern and it is supporting calls for...
