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...
Agri Politics
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....
Agri Politics
Exchange rate boost to add £13 million to North's farm subsidies
Northern Irish farmers will be better off this year, as exchange rate fluctuations add around 5% to the value of...
Agri Politics
'Concrete progress' made: Brexit border crossings could take seconds
Clearing border customs post-Brexit could take just seconds, Brexit Secretary David Davis told MPs at Westminster earlier this week. He...
Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
Agri-Business
Brussels hosts conference on future of CAP
Brussels will hear European farmers’ views on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in a conference taking place...
Agri Politics
Is a single set of EU rules for farm and utility machines on the way?
A single European system of rules is being sought by a combination of European ‘mobile machine’ manufacturers this week from...
N.Ireland
What will the UK election results mean for Northern farming?
Barclay Bell, President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union in Northern Ireland, was speaking on RTE Radio’s This Week programme on...
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...
N.Ireland
Additional EU support for dairy and pig farmers in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a further EU aid scheme for small dairy farmers...
