EU
Sinn Fein outlines its agri agenda in Brussels
The recent Parliamentary elections saw Sinn Fein secure seats in the European Parliament in every constituency on the island of...
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Dairy
Full clearance with an average of €2,200 at IHFA Open Day
An average price of €2,200 was achieved at the sale of young pedigree heifers as part of the IHFA Open...
Agri-Business
Ambitious growth strategy leads to Dale Farm reporting 30% growth in sales
Dale Farm, the dairy processing unit of United Dairy Farmers Co-op, has reported a 30% increase in sales for 2013 –...
Other
Dunbia ranks among UK's top 100 companies
Increased sales and continued expansion has seen Dungannon based meat processor, Dunbia secure its place in the Sunday Times Top...
Beef
Farming unions meet to discuss beef price issue
Farming union leaders from the Irish Farmers’ Association, Ulster Farmers’ Union, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru, and the National Farmers’ Union met at...
Beef
Out of spec' cattle severely penalised in North, LMC analysis finds
Steers and heifers over 36 months have been quoted a penalty of 60-70p/kg in some Northern Ireland plants while others...
Sheep
Surge in spring lamb supply drives sheep kill up 15% in a week
The spring lamb throughput in factories increased by over 8,000 head last week. According to statistics from the Department of...
Sheep
26% drop in imports of NI sheep for slaughter
Increased demand from processors in Northern Ireland (NI) for lambs/hoggets has increased the proportion of NI origin lambs slaughtered in...
Agri-Business
North’s MEPs confirm their ‘farming’ priorities
With the European Elections now over our returning MEP representatives to Brussels and Strasbourg have been outlining their priorities for...
Agri-Business
Anaerobic digestion has a key role in agri-food chain seminar hears
A recent seminar, hosted by Grant Thornton and attended by delegates from across the entire spectrum of farming and food, has...
Dairy
'Bonus for quality milk really counts'
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Other
No schmallenberg cases this year
There have been no reported cases of schmallenberg in this calving/lambing season, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Dairy
Top Aurivo producer cites cross bred herd as key to milk quality
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Dairy
Nutrient efficiency key for after-grass
Many farmers are now looking to maximise the nutrients that are contained in slurry which, if applied correctly, can have...
Beef
Calves account for 65% of live exports so far in 2014
According to figures from the Department of Agriculture’s AIM system live exports of calves are up 12% so far this...
Beef
NI/ROI beef price differential halves
According to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) the beef price differential between Northern Ireland and the Republic has halved...
Beef
Supermarkets beware farmers are watching
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the launch of the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland’s (LMC) beef and...
Environment
EU Commission drop Framework Directive on Soil
EU Commission has decided to drop plans for a Framework Directive on soil. Many farm organisations had criticised the Directive...
