N.Ireland
Northern land mobility scheme secures first match
It’s not quite Valentine’s yet but Northern Ireland’s land mobility scheme has already managed to make its first match in...
UFU
N.Ireland
Department accused of using 'flawed science' to measure NI ammonia emissions
Getting a true picture of ammonia emissions in Northern Ireland remains one of the “biggest challenges” for the agri-food industry...
N.Ireland
'Everyone wants to be more environmentally responsible; but we have to keep our farmers farming'
Every farmer wants to do more for the environment, but future farming policy must prioritise supporting efficient and profitable production,...
N.Ireland
Proposals made to introduce a TB levy in a bid to save compensation
Farmers are debating the possibility of introducing a levy on farm meat or milk to be used towards tackling the...
N.Ireland
Farmers suffering 'Brexit fatigue' as talks process hits critical stage
Ulster farmers are becoming sickened with Brexit talk, Ulster Farmers’ Union deputy president Ivor Ferguson told journalists at the UFU’s...
N.Ireland
TB compensation proposals branded 'legalised theft' by outraged farmers
Proposals to cap TB compensation have been branded as ‘legalised theft‘ by Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president Victor Chestnutt....
Arable
Growers urged to review 5-point arable farm 'bucket list' before Brexit
Tillage farmers – regardless of their size or location in the country – should focus on a five-point ‘bucket list’ to...
N.Ireland
Brexit modelling: How the likely options will hit tillage
Post-Brexit subsidy changes will have a much bigger effect on farm viability than any other factor, according to one of...
N.Ireland
'Keep our farmers farming and we will deliver safe food'
As we head into 2018, the president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), Barclay Bell, remains positive – despite all of...
N.Ireland
Spirited debate on Brexit, farming and the environment as UFU roadshow hits a town near you
Some of farming’s most controversial topics will be on the table as the Ulster Farmers’ Union launches its annual roadshow...
N.Ireland
Fears mount over 'agri budget underspend' in Northern counties
It’s feared farm funding could be lost as department of agriculture officials in Northern Ireland are accused of spending just...
N.Ireland
Promising start but long road ahead: NI agri sector reacts to Brexit deal
With tens of thousands of jobs potentially at stake, Northern Ireland’s agri-food businesses have showed relief at news the region...
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Genomics isn't just for pedigree breeders'
Genetic analysis could become a major selling point for commercial breeders too, farmers at the Northern Ireland sheep conference were...
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Closing the gate could make you money'
Grass management measures as simple as closing the gate behind you could make your business more efficient, grassland advisor Gareth...
N.Ireland
UFU joins forces with Fane Valley to reach 100th year £100,000 goal
Northern Ireland’s farming union – the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) – has teamed up with Fane Valley to reach its...
N.Ireland
This Farming Life's Bobby Lennox to lead bill at sheep producer event
Scottish sheep producer Bobby Lennox, who starred on hit agricultural TV show This Farming Life, is set to head the line-up...
N.Ireland
Ambitious two-year target set for Northern land mobility scheme
As many as 100 land mobility agreements could be made between farmers in Northern Ireland by 2019, those behind the...
N.Ireland
How land mobility could push farm productivity
Better land mobility could push productivity rates and allow the North’s agricultural sector to grow, it has been claimed. The...
