Agri-Business
UFU backs calls for UK and EU agri-food standards to be aligned
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it would back an agreement in principle that would align the UK as...
Brexit
N.Ireland
DAERA port staff return to work in Northern Ireland
Staff of Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have returned to work at two ports today...
Agri-Business
Prime Minister ‘prepared to use Article 16 if necessary’ to allow agri-food movement
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnston has reportedly told the DUP this morning that he “is prepared to use Article 16”...
Agri-Business
Border staff pulled from Larne and Belfast ports over safety threats
Border staff have been pulled from checkpoints in Larne and Belfast following “serious concerns” for safety. Mid and East Antrim...
Agri-Business
UK applies to join trans-Pacific free trade partnership
The UK has announced intentions to formally apply to join one of the world’s largest free trade areas, deepening trade...
N.Ireland
NI officials warn Westminster allocation could stall future rural development schemes
The loss of rural development programme funding from Northern Ireland’s agriculture budget could impact DAERA’s ability to launch new rural...
Agri-Business
Straw importers advised of new rules for moving bales from GB to NI
Straw and hay importers will have to meet new rules when moving bales from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, the...
N.Ireland
Treasury refuses to replace £15.3 million EU TB fund for Northern Ireland
Westminster has refused to step in to replace a £15.3 million EU fund ring-fenced for TB eradication efforts in Northern Ireland,...
Agri Politics
FUW members raise concern about the threat of non-tariff barriers to slaughterhouses
Members of Montgomeryshire Farmers’ Union Of Wales (FUW) branch are to meet virtually with MP Craig Williams to raise concerns...
Arable
Poots calls on GB counterparts to take step in over soil and plant trade restrictions
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has called on his counterparts in the rest of the UK to take action...
Agri-Business
Poots outlines future for NI agriculture to YFCU conference
The first of four webinars, making up the 2021 Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) Agri-Food Conference, saw Agriculture Minister...
Agri-Business
'I predict that changes forced by Brexit will bring further opportunity for MDS' - Tacon
The agrifood graduate training organisation, MDS, has experienced unprecedented demand from graduate applications as well as from new members over...
Dairy
Coveney: Mixed milk issue ‘will take time and goodwill’ to overcome
The issue of a mixed milk pool involving suppliers from both sides of the Northern Irish border is “a real...
Agri-Business
Poots insists brands like Heinz, Hartley’s and Bisto are at risk in NI food shortage row
“You can have your roast but you might not have Bisto on it,” Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots told...
N.Ireland
UK farm unions granted permission to continue COPA-COGECA membership
European farm lobbying group COPA-COGECA has granted UK farming unions permission to continue their membership despite leaving the EU. However, as...
Agri-Business
Hauliers urge government to act as customs chaos wreaks havoc on agri-food supply chains
With additional reporting by Sylvester Phelan Hauliers claim vital parts of UK customs guidance were not made public until just...
Agri-Business
NI businesses say grant for food manufacturing is an ‘urgent priority’
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has warned its call for the Department of Economy to establish a...
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Standard’ starting to make its mark in the UK
Last autumn’s launch of Bord Bia’s ‘Grass Fed Standard’ marketing initiative is helping to deliver an enhanced profile for Irish...
