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'Revolution' in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity - FFA

N.Ireland

45 minutes ago

'Revolution' in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity - FFA

Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for Action.

NI food and drink sector delivers £7.3bn to economy - report

N.Ireland

26 days ago

NI food and drink sector delivers £7.3bn to economy - report

Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector generates £7.3 billion in economic value and supports almost 109,000 jobs according to a new report.

Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards

Wilson’s Country was unique in winning two of the 2026 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) award categories.

Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced that applicants can now apply for the Food and Drink Academy. 

NIFDA: 'Coordinated approach' needed for sustainable local farming and food

N.Ireland

7 months ago

NIFDA: 'Coordinated approach' needed for sustainable local farming and food

NIFDA chair, Professor Ursula Lavery, has confirmed the significant opportunities that exist to grow farming and food in Northern Ireland

Opinion

8 months ago

Opinion: Membership of NI NAP stakeholder forum continues to evolve

Two new stakeholder organisations have been added to the membership of Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) stakeholder forum.

Opinion: Membership of NI NAP stakeholder forum continues to evolve

N.Ireland

9 months ago

Several key groups report non-inclusion in new NI NAP stakeholder forum

A number of key stakeholder groups have not been included within the membership of Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates’ Stakeholder Forum

Several key groups report non-inclusion in new NI NAP stakeholder forum

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Questions raised on 'access' to vet medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal

The BVA has raised fresh questions on the issue of continued "access" to veterinary medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal.

Questions raised on 'access' to vet medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UK food retail prices set to increase significantly - expert

Retail food prices in the UK look set to increase by 5% during 2025. Moreover, it’s a trend that looks set to be maintained.

UK food retail prices set to increase significantly - expert

Agri-Business

1 year ago

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

UK food business consultant, Dr. Clive Black, characterised Bord Bia as 'best in class' for collaboration in the farming and food sectors.

Bord Bia 'best in class' for farming and food collaboration - expert

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

Andrew Muir has specifically referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest in replacement farm buildings.

Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Calls for enhanced levels of farm support made at NIFDA event

Lidl regional director, Ivan Ryan, has confirmed the need for significantly enhanced farm support in Northern Ireland.

Calls for enhanced levels of farm support made at NIFDA event

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards

Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter the 2024 Northern Ireland Food...

Entries open for 17th NI Food and Drink Awards

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Report: NI food and drink sector 'needs' to reduce GHG emissions

Northern Ireland's food and drink sector needs to "transition" to a more sustainable operating model according to a new report.

Report: NI food and drink sector 'needs' to reduce GHG emissions

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Farming and food leaders press for return of Stormont Executive

The past week has seen farming and food leaders in Northern Ireland press for the return of the Stormont Executive.

Farming and food leaders press for return of Stormont Executive

Environment

3 years ago

NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry

The Northern Ireland carbon steering group will work in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry

N.Ireland

3 years ago

NI: Efforts underway to reduce food export trade barriers

A leading policy analyst has confirmed that the UK government is working to reduce food export trade barriers.

NI: Efforts underway to reduce food export trade barriers

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Economist: Food inflation is here to stay

A leading UK economist has predicted that food inflation will be a key factor, impacting on consumer markets for the foreseeable future

Economist: Food inflation is here to stay

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NIFDA: 'Stable politics' needed for sustainable food production

Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world's leading sustainable food producer, political leaders have been told.

NIFDA: 'Stable politics' needed for sustainable food production

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) have called for agreed solutions between the UK and EU...

NIFDA calls for NI Protocol to be fixed not scrapped

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NIFDA: 'Scrapping' the NI Protocol 'would set us back'

Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol would set the industry back.

NIFDA: 'Scrapping' the NI Protocol 'would set us back'

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NIFDA appoints George Mullan as new chairman

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed George Mullan as the organisation's new chairman.

NIFDA appoints George Mullan as new chairman

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NIFDA calls red diesel restrictions a ‘tax on food’

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has said that the incoming restrictions on...

NIFDA calls red diesel restrictions a ‘tax on food’

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