N.Ireland
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court for water pollution offence that resulted...
Northern Ireland's third action plan for building climate change resilience was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir
DAERA has announced The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers
Dairy
Minister Andrew Muir has commended the "cutting-edge research and technology" being used in the farming sector during his visit to the Netherlands.
Dual access to markets in the EU and Britain is a huge advantage for NI agri-food producers, according to Minister Andrew Muir.
Beef
Over 15,000 cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in 2025, according to new data.
Machinery
As slurry and fertiliser applications commence, its is important that farmers consider the impact of machinery on soil structure
A final reminder to claim payment has been issued to participants in the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme in Northern Ireland.
This year a ‘Yellow’ or moderate wildfire risk will be deemed to exist across all areas that contain dead grasses, gorse and heather.
Sheep
Gardaí have confirmed that a sheep attack has taken place in Clonart, Co. Longford and that investigations are ongoing.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir extended the public consultation for the draft Nature Recovery Strategy.
Police are appealing for information following the death of thirteen lambs in Co. Down between Friday (March 13) and Saturday (March 14).
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for the Year 1 payment under the Suckler Cow Scheme.
Dog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season.
Rural Life
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on a new draft long-term rural policy.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) confirmed that payments have begun to farmers for year two of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme.
Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that the 2026 Single Application and Map Service is now open for NI farmers.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is seeking to fill positions on the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)
The UFU has "cautiously welcomed" the lifting of cross-border livestock movement restrictions, introduced as a result of bluetongue outbreaks.
CAFRE has launched their water quality training programme to support agri-professionals who work with farmers to protect NI waterways.
DAERA has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, within a flock in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced.
New movement restrictions are being introduced for breeding‑age females in herds where a BVD positive animal has been detected in Northern Ireland.
