N.Ireland
UFU president calls for immediate re-establishment of Stormont Executive
The new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), David Brown, is calling for the immediate re-establishment of the Stormont...
Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
What are the farming priorities in the 2022 Stormont Assembly elections?
Thursday of this week (May 5) sees voters in Northern Ireland going to the polls in the 2022 Stormont Assembly...
N.Ireland
‘Spotlight On’ Amy who manages 1,600 employees at UK pork processor
A new episode of 'Spotlight On', the series of behind-the-scenes videos about careers in the meat industry, showcases Amy Witham...
N.Ireland
Co. Down cereal grower questions the role of a Tillage Incentive Scheme
A Co. Down cereal grower does not believe that a measure such as a Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) should be...
N.Ireland
Latest EFS application window opens for NI farmers
The sixth tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level is now open for applications, and will remain so...
N.Ireland
The Fast and the Farmer-ish now casting for season two
The Fast and the Farmer-ish is looking for teams of three to take part in the television show's second season....
N.Ireland
DAERA urged to publish review of response to animal-welfare concerns
The Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has called on Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment, and...
Agri-Business
Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture
To achieve international climate objectives and to keep 1.5°C of global warming within reach, engaging with agriculture is vital, according...
N.Ireland
Leave No Trace Ireland joins NI Environment Link
Leave No Trace (LNT) Ireland has become a member of the Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) and will now work...
N.Ireland
Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral
The Six Nations Blade Sheep Shearing Championship will return to this year's Balmoral Show, which take place from May 11-14,...
N.Ireland
LMC: Red meat sales from NI to rest of UK total £1bn
The Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed its activities for the 2021/2022 financial year, indicating that red...
N.Ireland
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture
As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
N.Ireland
Quotes for spring lambs at 630-635p/kg in NI
Small numbers of spring lambs have been coming on stream in Northern Ireland (NI) and quotes this past week have...
N.Ireland
Research: Multi-year management plan needed for leatherjackets
Leatherjackets are causing significant challenges for farmers in the western region of Northern Ireland as they struggle to manage the...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer fined for water pollution offences
A farmer from Co. Fermanagh has been convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court for water pollution offences that caused fish kill....
N.Ireland
NI: Farmers For Action issues farmgate-supply warning for food processors
Farmers For Action (FFA) has issued a farmgate-supply warning for corporate and co-op food processors in Northern Ireland (NI) amid...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland hogget prices continue upward trajectory
Liveweight and deadweight hogget prices in Northern Ireland (NI) are continuing in an upward trajectory, with spring lamb quotes now...
N.Ireland
NIFDA calls red diesel restrictions a ‘tax on food’
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that the incoming restrictions on rebated (red) diesel will essentially...
