N.Ireland
Gove 'acutely conscious' of Brexit subsidy worries among ag sectors
Defra Secretary Michael Gove told the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference today that he was “acutely” aware that many farmers...
NFU
N.Ireland
Northern livestock worrying costs hit £16,000 in 2017
The cost of livestock worrying has risen by almost a quarter in Northern Ireland in the space of just two...
N.Ireland
Northern livestock worrying costs hit £16,000 in 2017
The cost of livestock worrying has risen by almost a quarter in Northern Ireland in the space of just two...
N.Ireland
NI indepth: Farming with WhatsApp and taking Brexit by the horns
It’s not easy being a Co. Down man at the top of Scottish agri-politics while also running an 800-cow dairy...
N.Ireland
Cost of farm fires rises by a million in just a year
Farm fires are burning holes in insurers’ pockets, with claims in Northern Ireland rising by more than a million pounds...
N.Ireland
Majority of British farmers lack reliable mobile signal
The vast majority of farmers in England and Wales do not have a reliable mobile phone signal, with broadband speeds...
N.Ireland
Majority of British farmers lack reliable mobile signal
The vast majority of farmers in England and Wales do not have a reliable mobile phone signal, with broadband speeds...
Rural Life
Cost of rural crime rises 13% in Northern Ireland
Rural crime in Northern Ireland cost the UK economy £2.7 million (€3 million) in 2015 alone, according to the most...
N.Ireland
Cost of rural crime rises 13% in Northern Ireland
Rural crime in Northern Ireland cost the UK economy £2.7 million (€3 million) in 2015 alone, according to the most...
Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
Beef
UFU calls for block on Brazilian meat imports
Ulster Farmers’ Union president Barclay Bell has said Brazilian meat imports into Europe should be blocked. This follows allegations of...
EU
UK farmer's union strengthen Brexit strategy
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has moved to refocus and strengthen its strategy on Brexit in both its government and...
Dairy
'Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, despite recent milk price increases'
Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, with recent milk price increases from processors not going far enough to assist...
Agri-Business
'Lack of labour on UK farms post-Brexit could have a devastating impact'
UK farmers must have access to a skilled and flexible labour source or there could be a devastating impact across...
Agri-Business
Access to labour and practical farm policies are key areas to focus on for UK farming unions post-Brexit
The four UK farming unions agreed that ensuring access to labour and creating domestic farm policies that work for farmers are...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions join forces, calling for food and farming to be front of any new UK agriculture policy
The UK’s farming union presidents will meet to discuss future farm policies and possible obstacles the industry will face during the...
