N.Ireland
UFU's schools competition set to boost farm awareness across NI
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 2017 schools competition, in association with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to destroy 'noxious' weeds...for the betterment of all
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...
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...
Beef
Cattle rustlers: Close to 30 cattle stolen in 2 separate incidents
The recent spate of livestock thefts has continued, as close to 30 cattle have been reported stolen in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...
N.Ireland
Man in his 60s dies at meat processing factory in Northern Ireland
A man in his 60s has died at a meat processing factory in Co. Derry last night, the Health and...
Environment
'Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment'
Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...
N.Ireland
4-year-old child dies following farm accident in Co. Fermanagh
A 4-year-old child has died following a farm accident in Co. Fermanagh last night, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Dairy
February milk prices in Northern Ireland jump by 40% in the space of a year
Milk prices received by farmers in Northern Ireland during the month of February have increased by 40% in the space...
N.Ireland
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland's 'biggest solar farm'
A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....
N.Ireland
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....
N.Ireland
FQAS 25-year celebrations planned in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is hosting a series of initiatives to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Farm...
N.Ireland
'Brazilian meat imports should be halted until the country cleans up its act completely'
Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President Victor Chestnutt believes that the EU should ban the import of all Brazilian meat products...
Dairy
January milk prices increase in Northern Ireland as production falls
Milk prices last January increased by 7.48p/L (9c/L) in Northern Ireland compared to January 2016 levels, the latest figures show. Figures...
Sheep
Poor summer sees a carryover of hoggets in Northern Ireland
The total number of sheep slaughtered in Northern Ireland during 2017 to date is up 4% on the corresponding period...
N.Ireland
Tyrone farmer gets over £600,000 from NI heat scheme...using 13 boilers
The Belfast Telegraph has reported today that a Co. Tyrone farmer and businessman, who runs a poultry enterprise, is the...
N.Ireland
New initiative hopes to promote farm safety in schools
A new initiative which aims to promote farm safety in schools in Northern Ireland has been launched recently by Ulster...
N.Ireland
2 weeks left for farmers to apply for NI Environmental Farming Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland have just two weeks left to apply for the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS), with the deadline set...
