N.Ireland
Calls for recognition of farmers’ carbon offsetting efforts
Not only do farmers need recognition for the carbon offsetting they do, they also need to be supported in further...
Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
NI: £45m Soil Nutrient Health Scheme opens
The new Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), a £45 million investment over a four-year period, has opened. The...
Agri-Business
Poots calls on UK gov to help farmers
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has called on George Eustice, UK Secretary of State...
N.Ireland
The effect of myostatin on suckler progeny
Myostatin is a term some suckler farmers will be quite familiar with, while others may have never heard of it....
N.Ireland
Demand for beef AI in Northern Ireland continues to grow
The latest statistics confirm that demand for beef artificial insemination (AI) in Northern Ireland continues to grow at an ever...
N.Ireland
Sheep farmers neglected in NI agricultural reform proposals – McAleer
Sheep farmers have been neglected in the recently published agricultural reform proposals for Northern Ireland (NI), according to Sinn Féin...
N.Ireland
Carbon markets continue to expand but call for regulation
The scope of international carbon markets continues to expand with the potential of forestry increasingly recognised in this context. However,...
N.Ireland
Minister announces £2m support package for NI pig farmers
A new support scheme worth £2 million for local pig farmers in Northern Ireland has been announced today (Friday, March...
N.Ireland
‘Farm communities must not be scapegoated in climate bill’ – Brolly
Aontú candidate for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has called for a commitment from Stormont to support and fully engage with...
N.Ireland
Poots welcomes ‘historic’ Climate Change Bill
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has welcomed Northern Ireland's first Climate Change Bill and called its...
N.Ireland
Armagh farmer convicted of transporting unfit animal
A farmer from Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland has been convicted of one charge of transporting a bovine animal that was...
N.Ireland
What are the tax benefits of electric vehicles for farmers in NI?
A Co. Tyrone accountant has highlighted the specific and growing tax benefits of electric vehicles for farmers. According to Omagh-based,...
N.Ireland
Review of NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Scheme standards underway
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has confirmed that a formal review of the Northern Ireland Beef...
N.Ireland
Projections for NI ag sector GHG emissions to 2030
The agriculture sector in Northern Ireland is projected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 3% in the 11 years...
N.Ireland
Climate bill amendments a ‘win for common sense’ – Poots
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has welcomed Assembly support of his proposed amendments to...
N.Ireland
Deadline for NI’s Independent Panel positions fast approaching
Those interested in sitting on Northern Ireland's new Independent Panel must submit an application by this Friday, March 4. Late...
N.Ireland
NI: £300m Single Application funding window opens today
Farm businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for their Single Application funding from today (Tuesday, March 1), Minister for Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
NI Climate Change Bill amendments to be debated on Monday
Amendments to Northern Ireland's Climate Change Bill will be debated at Further Consideration Stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly on...
