N.Ireland
Man sentenced following cannabis farm discovery in rural Co. Down
Clive Weir, from the Annahilt area in Co. Down was handed a three year sentence following the discovery of a...
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N.Ireland
NI vet group urges minister to ‘follow the science’ on TB
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been urged to “follow the science”...
Environment
Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training
Over 30 contractors and practitioners have gained vital hands-on training to support ongoing peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland. Two...
N.Ireland
AHDB: UK’s wheat area set to increase in 2025
There are strong indications that the UK’s wheat area, overall, for 2025 will increase relative to the year previous. But...
N.Ireland
Food processing plays ‘significant role’ in sustainable diet – professor
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland hosted its annual nutrition lecture at Ulster University (UU) on Wednesday, November 20, to...
N.Ireland
£50k raised in memory of Isaac Roxborough for Air Ambulance NI
£50,650 has been raised in various fundraising events for the charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI), in memory of Isaac...
N.Ireland
NI farm payments rely on Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging farmers across Northern Ireland to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS),...
N.Ireland
Muir: Independent review to strengthen environmental governance
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, November 19) announced an independent review to strengthen...
N.Ireland
‘Our futures are on the line’ – 6,000 attend UFU rally
“Anger. Uncertainty. Disappointment. Apprehension. Dread. Heartbreak. Those are just some of the emotions that everyone here tonight is feeling right...
N.Ireland
DAERA opens applications for leadership roles
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, November 18) opened applications to recruit non-executive board members...
N.Ireland
Lough Neagh Partnership visits Westminster to discuss future plans
Representatives from Lough Neagh Partnership – a group of stakeholders dedicated to the management and preservation of the lake, have...
Agri-Business
DAERA seeks directors for departmental and agency boards
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, November 18) launched a competition to recruit non-executive...
N.Ireland
Step forward for potential BVD herd restrictions in NI
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has welcomed discussions held at the AERA (Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Committee yesterday...
N.Ireland
First Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework launched
Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework was launched today (Thursday, November 14) by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies announces increase in milk price for Oct
The Lakeland Dairies board has decided on a price for milk supplied in October with the base price increasing from...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme open for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that a new £1.1 million tranche of the Rural...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods Ingredient’s acquisition sees approval
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, Volactive. The regulator’s...
Beef
Cookstown herd takes 4 titles at NI Angus club calf show
The Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club hosted its annual Calf Show at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart, Co. Tyrone, on Saturday, November...
