N.Ireland
‘We still don’t know what the UK wants’ – EU Commissioner Hogan tells journalists
From a European perspective, the big problem in Brexit talks is that the European Union “still doesn’t know what the...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Concerns mount over ‘serious divergences’ on Brexit border issue
Concerns over “serious divergences” on protocols related to Ireland and Northern Ireland post-Brexit are mounting, an Irish MEP has warned....
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland could continue getting EU funding post-Brexit
Northern Ireland should continue getting EU regional funds post-2020, when the Brexit transition period ends, the Regional Development Committee stated...
N.Ireland
Wool prices expected to remain competitive as demand is ‘set to grow’
Demand for wool is set to grow significantly over the coming years, according to recently appointed Ulster Wool chairman Brendan...
N.Ireland
Bird flu: Chief vet stresses importance of biosecurity as third bird tests positive
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that a second wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan...
N.Ireland
Final year of NI ‘Test and Vaccinate or Remove’ badger project gets under way
The fifth and final year of the department’s Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project commenced today...
N.Ireland
2 rushed to hospital following underage tractor accident
Two teenagers were injured in an incident yesterday involving a tractor driven by an underage unlicenced driver in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
Father and son hospitalised in slurry accident
Two north-west men have been airlifted to hospital following a slurry accident on a farm in Claudy, Co. Derry yesterday...
N.Ireland
DAERA and Defra approaches to tacking TB ‘poles apart’
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Robin Swann has lambasted Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for...
N.Ireland
Second bird flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland
A wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co Armagh, has tested positive for bird flu, the Department of Agriculture,...
Dairy
First formal LacPatrick offers expected imminently
The first round of formal bids for LacPatrick are expected to come in over the next few days, with further talks...
N.Ireland
Lakeland signs NIEA deal to encourage farmers to reduce ammonia
One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has signed a deal with the region’s environment agency to help its suppliers...
N.Ireland
Pigs found ‘eating the remains of dead animals’ on horrific Bristol holding
Three people involved in the running of a Bristol farm where pigs were seen eating the remains of dead animals...
Dairy
New Holstein UK president named
Holstein UK members elected their new president last night – the newcomer will take over from Co. Antrim farmer David Perry....
Environment
NIEA investigating ‘major fish kill’ in Armagh
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is currently investigating a major fish kill on the River Callan in Armagh city....
Agri-Business
Willowbrook considering southern base as Stormont stalemate continues
The managing director of Northern Ireland’s largest salad firm, Willowbrook Foods, has said he is considering setting up a base...
N.Ireland
Farmer at centre of neighbour cattle theft case sentenced
By Michael Kenwood A north Down farmer found guilty of stealing five pedigree Holstein heifers from his neighbour’s farm, removing...
Environment
NI’s ammonia woes under fire at UK level
Ammonia levels in Northern Ireland have come under scrutiny at UK level in a draft Government report which is out...
