N.Ireland
New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies
Dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the appointment of Niall Gallagher as its new chief operating officer (COO). Gallagher, who...
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N.Ireland
NISA to meet agri committee over funding
The Northern Ireland Shows Association (NISA) is expected to give evidence to Stormont’s agriculture committee in the coming weeks. However...
N.Ireland
Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in...
N.Ireland
Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops
High levels of rhynchosporium are now evident in a significant number of winter barley crops, according to Co. Down agronomist,...
N.Ireland
New clover-friendly herbicides on the way
A new generation of clover-friendly herbicides will become commercially available over the coming years, according to Corteva Agriscience. These will...
N.Ireland
Tillage advice: Time to apply nitrogen to NI winter barley crops
Cereal growers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply the first split of nitrogen fertiliser to winter barley crops...
N.Ireland
MP urges families to donate farm toys to NFU campaign
MP Carla Lockhart has urged families to donate pre-loved farm toys to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) initiative, as part...
N.Ireland
Muir lists benefits of new NI farm support regime
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, has outlined the benefits of his department’s...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches new agri-professionals programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new knowledge transfer initiative in Northern Ireland to help...
N.Ireland
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
N.Ireland
Agricultural Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers...
N.Ireland
Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks
A veterinarian is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in Northern Ireland over...
N.Ireland
AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair...
N.Ireland
NI court fines man after ‘agricultural material’ discharge to river
A court in Northern Ireland has fined a man £500 plus a £15 offenders levy for a water pollution offence...
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
N.Ireland
Dairy social media campaign gains support in NI
MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has pledged her support for ‘Februdairy’, which aims to highlight the importance of the...
N.Ireland
Muir outlines new Sustainable Agriculture Programme schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir, has updated members of the legislative assembly on...
N.Ireland
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts raise £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI
The Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts club, which is based in Co. Antrim, has raised £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI through a...
