N.Ireland
Economic opportunities from green energy presented at NI summit
The future for green energy would seem to be bright, given the debate and discussions had on the subject at...
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N.Ireland
Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...
N.Ireland
Morrisons forging strong links with NI egg industry
Morrisons has confirmed that it is now sourcing a significant number of eggs from farmers in Northern Ireland on a...
N.Ireland
Focus: Pedigree pork on a Co. Down farm
By Barbara Collins “I always say I was born two generations too late,” said Robbie Neill from Stonebridge Cottage Farm...
N.Ireland
App to reduce food waste shortlisted for Earthshot prize
A Northern Ireland company has been shortlisted for the Earthshot prize ‘Unique Approach to Food Waste Prevention’ after the development...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to sign-up for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) which aims to improve...
N.Ireland
Action needed on NI carbon emissions – MLA
The environment is “continuing to suffer due to a failure” to develop and roll out schemes helping households and industry...
N.Ireland
Genetic selection and fertility management on Antrim demo farm
Dairy farmer, Conor Casey has said he “enjoyed the interaction with other farmers who are keen to learn” after a...
Agri-Business
Farmers raise £10,000 for Air Ambulance NI
A small team from the farming world has raised £10,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI) by pushing a bed...
N.Ireland
NI’s first carbon budget consultation launched
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Wednesday, June 21) launched Northern Ireland’s first ever consultation...
N.Ireland
UFU welcomes ‘clarity’ on farm support programme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has “welcomed clarity” around the direction of travel within the new Farm Support and Development...
N.Ireland
DAERA to open latest phase of £37m soil scheme to farmers
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will open registration for the latest phase of its £37 million soil...
Environment
Agriculture NI’s largest GHG-emitting sector in 2021
Agriculture was the largest emitting sector of Northern Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2021, statistics released by Department of...
Beef
Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance
Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to...
Agri-Business
DAERA confirms timeline for new farm support programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the timeline for the new farm support and development...
Dairy
Antrim dairy farmer named Supreme Champion of Lakeland awards
A dairy farming family in Co. Antrim has been announced as Supreme Champions of the Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards....
N.Ireland
UFU raises major concerns over TB budget cuts
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that it has made it “clear” to the Department of Agriculture and Rural...
N.Ireland
Charollais ewe lamb carries the day at Ballymena Show 2023
The much anticipated inter-breed sheep championship at Ballymena Show 2023 was won by an eye-catching Charollais ewe lamb. Bred and...
