N.Ireland
Use of NI pork label by retailers welcomed
The Ulster Farmers’ Union welcomed major retailers Tesco and Lidl show of support for local pork as both retailers roll...
DARD
N.Ireland
NI farmers 2014 Single Farm Payment hit by exchange rate
Northern Ireland farmers will be disappointed with the levels of Single Farm Payment that they will receive this year according...
N.Ireland
Minimum wage increase for agricultural workers announced in Northern Ireland
The ‘Grade 1 Minimum Rate’ of wages for local agricultural workers has been increased, with effect from October 1, 2014....
N.Ireland
Minimum wage increase for agricultural workers announced in Northern Ireland
The ‘Grade 1 Minimum Rate’ of wages for local agricultural workers has been increased, with effect from October 1, 2014....
Beef
Ulster farmers label meeting with Tesco a “mixed bag”
Following a meeting with representatives from Tesco to discuss a range of issues including: the crisis situation facing Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Northern pig producers introduce DNA testing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in conjunction with Pig ReGen and the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum have agreed to...
N.Ireland
Northern pig producers introduce DNA testing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in conjunction with Pig ReGen and the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum have agreed to...
Rural Life
Break the silence on mental health issues – DARD
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has said that the provision of a dedicated suicide prevention officer...
Beef
DARD proposes voluntary Bovine Testing
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has launched a consultation on a proposal to introduce compulsory testing...
