N.Ireland
NI: Maximum of 50% of planned winter crops in the ground
It has been estimated that cereal growers in Northern Ireland have succeeded in getting no more than 50% of the...
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N.Ireland
Ruminant moves from GB to NI suspended after bluetongue case
Movements of ruminant animals, including cattle and sheep, from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) have been suspended following...
N.Ireland
Changes made to NIFCC representatives at Lisburn AGM
Chair of the Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) has announced changes to representatives at the group’s AGM in Lisburn....
N.Ireland
NI farmers reminded to make EFS claim confirmation next month
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded farmers in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) to complete...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch conference to discuss challenges faced by livestock sector
The AgriSearch ‘Research and Innovation Needs Conference’ is set to facilitate discussions on the “unprecedented challenges” faced by the ruminant...
N.Ireland
Bulk of NI potato crop ‘rotting’ in the ground – UFU
Between 55% and 60% of Northern Ireland’s 2023 potato crop is still in the ground, for the most part, rotting...
N.Ireland
Tillage Focus: Crop of Spearhead winter wheat in Antrim
The dry spell at the end of September and early October allowed contractor, Darren Russell, to plant a 20ac crop...
Agri-Business
NI vet strike leaving ports and airports at ‘limited capability’
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has said strike action by vets and meat processors mean that...
N.Ireland
NI dairy farmers have sufficient silage for winter
Most dairy farmers in Northern Ireland will have sufficient silage stocks built up by this stage to get them through...
N.Ireland
New Red Tractor standards and modules ‘on hold’
Red Tractor has announced that it will put new standards and additional modules on hold until an independent review of governance has...
Dairy
New guide on designing calf housing launched
AgriSearch and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have published a new calf housing design guide. This is an outcome...
N.Ireland
Appeals for info after 2 artificial insemination tanks stolen in Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it is appealing for witnesses and information in connection with the...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends pilot Protein Crop Scheme until 2026
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a further extension of the Northern Ireland pilot Protein...
Agri-Business
DAERA works with DAFM to facilitate animal transporting for NI farmers
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said it has been working closely with the Department...
N.Ireland
New Board appointed to Livestock and Meat Commission
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed the appointment of Joe M Stewart OBE, LLP, JP as chair of...
N.Ireland
Farming and food leaders press for return of Stormont Executive
This past week or so has seen farming and food leaders in Northern Ireland eager for the return of the...
Agri-Business
Volac appoints new nutritional sales development manager
Volac has announced the appointment a new nutritional sales development manager for Northern Ireland. Eimear Diamond, a native of Bellaghy,...
N.Ireland
Traps to catch ferrets placed on Rathlin Island
Hundreds of traps have been placed on Rathlin Island, off the coast of Co. Antrim for the purpose of catching...
