N.Ireland
Dale Farm Tyrone cheese factory expansion to create 30 jobs
Dale Farm has said the expansion of its cheddar processing facility in Dunmanbridge, Co. Tyrone, will create 30 jobs. The...
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N.Ireland
£18,000 paid for an in-calf heifer at Jalex Select sale
Almost 300 head of breeding commercial cattle were on offer in Randalstown, Co. Antrim on Saturday, June 8, for the...
N.Ireland
‘Significant threat’ of protests by activists on NI farms – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging its members to be prepared for an “incursion” at any time, claiming that...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host blight workshops to help growers with control strategies
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two workshops on blight this month to help growers...
N.Ireland
Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls
A Co. Down farmer is celebrating six years of giving barn owls a home, with Ulster Wildlife declaring his farm...
Dairy
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet
Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
N.Ireland
Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals
The impact of heat stress has been identified on a Co. Antrim dairy farm, as a result of recent research...
N.Ireland
NI Farm Welfare Bill would secure ‘guaranteed prices’ for farmers – FFA
A Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill would “ensure realistic prices for dairy, beef and sheep farmers,” according to the Farmers...
N.Ireland
NI primary school pupils urged to enter farm safety poster competition
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
N.Ireland
Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends deadline for AFBI chair applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the position of chair...
N.Ireland
NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops
Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
N.Ireland
Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI
The chair of Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) , Jim Freeburn, has confirmed the key role played by...
N.Ireland
Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Claire Sugden has welcomed a commitment that the Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will...
N.Ireland
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
N.Ireland
Investigations ongoing into Antrim fish kill following slurry discharge
Over 1,100 fish were killed in a Co. Antrim river after reports of slurry being discharged into the water source...
N.Ireland
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
Sheep
EasyCare sheep farmer ‘positive’ about future lamb prices
Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
