N.Ireland
Online system for NAP derogation 2024 opens for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) online system for the 2024 Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation is...
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N.Ireland
Flood compensation for NI farmers rejected by DAERA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a business case linked to proposed flood compensation measures for farmers in...
N.Ireland
Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws
A court in Northern Ireland has imposed community service on a Co. Tyrone man for illegal possession of veterinary medicines....
N.Ireland
UFU to study influences on farmers’ attitudes to healthcare
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is partnering with Dr. Rebecca Orr to identify factors that influence a farmer’s behaviour when...
N.Ireland
‘Setting up a farming business for the future’ – Ulster Grassland Society
The theme set for this year’s Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) conference is ‘Setting up a farming business for the future’....
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers urged to complete regular cash flow forecasts
Milk producers in Northern Ireland are being strongly urged to complete six-month cash flow forecasts on a regular basis. This...
Agri-Business
DAERA reducing bTB compensation would be ‘barefaced robbery’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has labelled proposals to reduce the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards
Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Held in...
N.Ireland
Man fined £50,000 for destroying historic lime kiln structures
A Co. Antrim landowner has been fined £50,000 for destroying historic lime kiln structures, according to the Police Service of...
N.Ireland
New sustainability body to put ‘food growth’ as top priority
Northern Ireland’s new sustainability body will work to make “food growth” its top priority over the coming years, according to...
N.Ireland
DAERA recruiting for new NI chief veterinary officer
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently recruiting for a new chief veterinary officer (CVO) for...
N.Ireland
Public consultation on NI bTB compensation rates imminent
A public consultation on the compensation rates made available for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) reactor cattle is about to be launched...
N.Ireland
NI single farm payment to drop by 9% in 2024 – UFU
Northern Ireland’s single farm payment budget is to drop by 9% in 2024, according to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president,...
N.Ireland
Promising outlook for NI beef and lamb sectors
The outlook for Northern Ireland’s beef and lamb sector this year is promising, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission...
N.Ireland
Barn owls in Down defy the odds with surprise winter brood
A pair of barn owls has surprised and shocked conservationists in Co. Down with the arrival of an extremely late...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces £1.6m in funding for agri-food projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced new co-funding awards for agri-food and environmental projects totalling...
N.Ireland
Derry farmer and hydroelectric operator failed to maintain fish pass
A farmer and hydroelectric operator in Derry was found guilty of a fishery-related offence and received a 12-month conditional discharge...
N.Ireland
Soil health training for Co. Down farmers to start next week
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training sessions for farmers in the Co. Down area will kick off next week. Provided...
