N.Ireland
Webinar to highlight leatherjackets issue in NI
The Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, commonly known as AgriSearch, will host a webinar on Thursday, March 10,...
Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
HSENI launches website to help farmers deal with stress
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Tuesday, February 22) launched 'farminmind.co.uk', an interactive website with the...
Agri-Business
NI beef and sheep industry left in ‘state of deep shock’
Northern Ireland’s beef and sheep industry is in a state of deep shock, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission...
N.Ireland
Coping with stress workshops for NI poultry farmers
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has today (Thursday, February 17) announced a series of free workshops to help...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined for breaching cattle movement regulations
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court after pleading guilty to charges relating to the...
N.Ireland
New joint president elected for NIVA and BVA NI
The Northern Ireland (NI) branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have...
Agri-Business
NI: £2.43bn gross output with dairy adding most value in 2021
The total gross output for agriculture in Northern Ireland increased by 9% within one year reaching £2.43 billion in 2021,...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in backyard Fermanagh flock
A case of bird flu that was suspected in a backyard flock in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh last week has been...
N.Ireland
Poots and devolved regions discuss future ag policy
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots, has met with Agriculture Ministers and Farming Union presidents from...
N.Ireland
Armagh farmer convicted for transporting emaciated cow
A 52-year-old farmer from Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, has been found guilty of the transportation of a cow which was...
N.Ireland
Could Poots’ reform proposals destroy the entire fabric of rural areas?
A Co. Armagh farmer believes that reform proposals in farm support for Northern Ireland will destroy the entire fabric of...
N.Ireland
Calls for a review of Northern Ireland’s Forest Service
A leading forester has called for Northern Ireland's Forest Service to be reviewed, as a matter of priority. Premier Woodlands...
N.Ireland
Suspected bird flu case in Fermanagh
Control measures have been introduced in Northern Ireland following the suspicion of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises in...
Machinery
CNH and AGCO brands gain on John Deere in UK
Last month the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) released the latest sales statistics for the UK, including the breakdown by brand...
Pig/Poultry
NI minister reminds pig farmers of ASF risk
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is reminding pig owners about the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) following a...
N.Ireland
NI BPS Entitlement Registers available to view
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2022 are now available to view, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed....
N.Ireland
More than 700 farmers attend Stormont rally over climate legislation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that climate change legislation for Northern Ireland must be based on the appliance...
Agri-Business
How will agriculture in NI be impacted by a Stormont collapse?
In the event of the collapse of the Stormont Executive, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that a £1...
