N.Ireland
Poor weather stymies start of NI winter barley harvest
Farmers in parts of east Down sprayed-off crops of winter barley last week, in the expectation of having their earliest...
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N.Ireland
Man fined by court for causing suffering to hen
A man has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for causing unnecessary suffering to a hen...
Agri-Business
Labour rules must be eased to support NI agri-food sector – Sugden
Labour rules need to be eased to ensure the survival of the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland, according to Claire...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for July 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Tuesday, July 4) published the brucellosis compensation rates for...
Agri-Business
ESRI: Increase in cross-border food and beverages trade since Brexit
The trade of goods between the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland has “grown substantially” since Brexit, with the...
N.Ireland
Dung beetles are a farmer’s best friend
Dung beetles can play a very important role in reducing the use of anthelmintics to control nematode worm burdens in...
Agri-Business
DAERA: Do not bring animal or plant products home from holidays
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, June 3) reminded holidaymakers not to bring any...
N.Ireland
Students graduate with degree qualifications at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has hosted its first combined higher education graduation ceremony at Greenmount...
N.Ireland
NIFAIS 5 years behind schedule and £17m more expensive – report
The Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) is now expected to be launched in 2024, more than five years behind schedule,...
N.Ireland
NI cattle herd increased by 0.3% since 2021 - DAERA
New figures show that there was a modest increase in the total number of cattle in Northern Ireland during 2022....
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...
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...
