N.Ireland
Muir launches survey on NI School Milk Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, November 20) launched a...
Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies challenges election candidates to support dairy
With the general election fast approaching, Lakeland Dairies has urged political candidates to recognise the vital role of the dairy...
Agri Politics
NI MPs pen letter in protest of APR changes
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has penned a cross-party letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, prompting her to reconsider proposed plans...
N.Ireland
What makes the ABP Angus Youth Challenge different?
Recent years have seen the ABP Angus Youth Challenge progress to become one of the most popular schools’ competitions held...
N.Ireland
Major NI lime producer acquired by French group
Northern Ireland-based Kilwaughter Minerals, a major producer of lime, is set to become part of the multi-national Saint-Gobain group. The...
Agri Politics
Continuing access to veterinary medicines in NI is crucial
The need for continuing access to veterinary medicines has been highlighted by a leading veterinary organisation in Northern Ireland. The...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue is a 'serious threat' to NI farms - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned farmers in Northern Ireland that bluetongue vrius (BTV) is a “serious threat” to...
Agri-Business
NI dairy enterprises see over £1,000 difference per cow in 2022/23
The results of a new farm business report have revealed a wide range in farm performance levels in Northern Ireland,...
N.Ireland
Blowfly strike warning for farmers in Northern Ireland
Sheep farmers are being warned to act now and take preventative measures, as blowfly strike warnings are being sent to...
Dairy
Dale Farm to invest £70m in new Tyrone cheese factory
Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland dairy co-op owned by 1,300 farmers, is to invest £70 million in a new cheese...
Agri Politics
DAERA to fund up to £250,000 to deliver net zero programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched the latest phase in his department’s partnership...
N.Ireland
PSNI: Cattle trailer stolen from farmyard in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co....
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI launches latest fact book on sustainability
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has launched the final publication in its EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book series....
Agri-Business
Well-known NI bakery settles age discrimination case for £75,000
A bakery in Northern Ireland, which has been in business since 1912, has settled an age discrimination case with a...
N.Ireland
Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team has confirmed that securing sustainable farmgate prices will be a priority for the...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies launches Sustainability Incentive Payment
Lakeland Dairies has launched a farm sustainability strategy, with a key component being a payment to support farmers in carrying...
N.Ireland
NIFRS rescues 30 sheep from field flooding in Co. Down
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was called to the scene of a field flooding in Co. Down to...
Agri-Business
New 3D calf housing app to help NI farmers reduce disease
Northern Ireland’s farmers are set to benefit from a 3D app developed to help reduce disease and improve growth in...
