N.Ireland
UFU: 2023 was a ‘turbulent year’ for farmers
The last 12 months have been “one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record” for farmers, according to the...
Agri-food Sector
Agri-Business
EU agri committee urged to visit border region
MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit border counties in Ireland to...
Agri-Business
Minister Edwin Poots responds to EU audit report
Last week an EU audit report, assessing the system of controls in place for animals entering Northern Ireland, was submitted...
Agri-Business
Food production needs to be seen as a ‘public good’ – UFU
Production agriculture must be seen as an industry delivering a key public good, according to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president,...
Agri-Business
Deadline looms for submissions to NI Food Strategy Framework
Time is running out to give your views through the public consultation on ‘Food at the Heart of Our Society...
Beef
LMC to participate in NI’s first Food Strategy Framework consultation
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland will be participating in the consultation that will lead to the...
Agri-Business
Groundbreaking research uncovers new wheat breeding tool
An international research team have uncovered previously hidden genetic secrets that give wheat its remarkable ability for local adaptation. The...
Opinion
Opinion: A drive for cheap food in post-Brexit UK would hit Irish farmers
With Brexit now a reality, one of the key uncertainties is where UK retailers will source their food and a...
