Agri Politics
Farmers’ Union of Wales AGM kicks off today in Aberystwyth
First Minister Carwyn Jones is among the speakers set to take to the stage this afternoon as the keynote speaker...
Agri Politics
Dairy
Dairy export inquiry launched at Westminster
Westminster’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dairy has launched a new inquiry to look at the future of British dairy exports....
Agri Politics
Michel Barnier to meet with small businesses on cross-border tour
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is set to visit Newry, Derry and Dungannon as part of a...
Agri Politics
Former Ulster farming president Ian Marshall to take seat in Seanad
Co. Armagh farmer Ian Marshall has been elected to the Irish Seanad in today’s by-election. Markethill man Marshall was put...
Agri Politics
UFU presidential team election results announced
Ulster Farmers’ Union’s 400 council members have voiced their opinion on who will lead Northern Ireland farmers through one of...
N.Ireland
'Brexit must herald an agricultural revolution'
The UK’s farming unions have called on the Government to facilitate an ‘agricultural revolution’ post-Brexit – but what exactly does...
N.Ireland
'Back our farmers: They will always deliver during times of national need'
The message to Government is much the same today as back 100 years ago when the Ulster Farmer’s Union was...
N.Ireland
In limbo: Here's the 8 urgent ministerial decisions needed for NI
Flooding relief and knowledge transfer have been confirmed to be two of the eight Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture (DAERA) decisions...
Agri Politics
Former UFU president 'honoured' by Taoiseach's Seanad nomination
Ian Marshall, former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, says he is “honoured” to be considered for a seat in Seanad...
Machinery
'Tractor NCT' exemption slammed over 'renewed confusion'
There is still a lack of clarity regarding the possible requirements for an NCT for so-called ‘fast’ tractors, according to...
N.Ireland
Stormont stalemate tightens grip on Northern farms
Farmers have voiced their frustration that decisions affecting some of Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural issues have been put on the...
N.Ireland
Brexit: 'Second referendum would deliver worst deal for the UK'
A second EU referendum would be the “best way” to get the “worst deal” for the UK, British Prime Minister...
N.Ireland
EU 'obsession' distracting from benefits of leaving - Campbell
Focus on the Brexit process is “distracting” from “some of the benefits [of leaving the EU] that can already be...
Agri Politics
'Deal agreed in Brexit talks' - European Commission
European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker has said “sufficient progress” has been made on Brexit talks that will “pave the way...
N.Ireland
Drones, clean energy and precision: Plans for UK's farming future
Financial incentives for sustainable agriculture and efficient food production will become central to the UK’s farming future, according to the...
N.Ireland
Decision on Brexit talks expected imminently - but border paradox remains
The Irish border has become a major sticking point in finishing the first round of UK-EU negotiations as British negotiators...
Agri Politics
Brexit talks hit 'squeaky bum' phase as crucial deadline looms
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is mounting serious pressure on the UK government to deliver...
N.Ireland
Agriculture spending slashed by £6 million as NI emergency budget made law
Agriculture has become the biggest loser in the emergency budget for Northern Ireland proposed by Secretary of State James Brokenshire....
