N.Ireland
Farm Quality Assurance Standards 2022 officially launched
Revised standards for the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) will take effect from November...
Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
Study: Plant-based alternatives not nutritional replacement for dairy
Research is now confirming that plant-based alternatives cannot be considered nutritional replacements for dairy foods. This was one of the key...
N.Ireland
NI badger cull unlikely to take place this year
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that the proposed badger cull in Northern Ireland is...
N.Ireland
Opinion: ARCZero project – beacon of hope for agriculture in NI
The ARCZero project is fast galvanising farmers across Northern Ireland in terms of how they view the challenge of climate...
N.Ireland
Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is confirming a 92% submission rate for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, courtesy of...
N.Ireland
How will the dairy sector reduce its carbon footprint?
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) senior advisor, Alan Agnew, has highlighted steps that dairy farmers can take...
N.Ireland
Research: Potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon
Recent research has confirmed the potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon, specifically within a grassland scenario. The...
Environment
Farmer convicted and fined for water pollution
A Co. Antrim farmer, 50-year-old, Mark Patterson from Carmavy Road, Crumlin was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for a water...
Environment
Multi-species sward integral part of grazing regime on NI dairy farm
A multi-species sward, established last year, is now an integral part of the grazing regime on the ARCZero dairy farm...
Agri-Business
Inflation within food sector is ‘well above’ published levels
The management team at Mash Direct has indicated that the real value of inflation within the food sector is well...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm considers ceasing operations at two GB sites
As part of its ongoing strategic development, dairy cooperative Dale Farm is to consider restructuring part of its business in...
Agri-Business
Mash Direct: Shortening supply lines essential for sustainability
Co. Down potato and vegetable processer Mash Direct is attributing its success to an ability to shorten supply lines to...
N.Ireland
NI farmers receive direct payments six weeks early
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been issued direct payments six weeks earlier than previous years. Direct payments worth a combined...
N.Ireland
UFU: Importance of sheep sector as ‘Love Lamb Week’ begins
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is more important than ever for consumers to show their support for ‘Love...
Arable
CAFRE reviews grain drying costs
Grain drying has not been an issue for most cereal farmers up to this point. However, these circumstances might change...
N.Ireland
Potential for renewable energy in Northern Ireland
According to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) senior policy officer, Chris Osborne, Northern Ireland’s land-based sector now produces enough renewable energy...
N.Ireland
UFU encourages farmers to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31. This cut-off date relates specifically...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural show societies at financial tipping point – NISA
A number of agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are carrying extremely high levels of debt, which looks set to...
