N.Ireland
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest is now 80% complete. However the recent heavy rainfall has slowed up progress.
The UFU has launched a new campaign encouraging farmers to write to their MP's in a bid to pile pressure on the inheritance tax.
Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second...
Environment
Approximately 50% of consumers in the state of California support the use of enteric methane feed inhibitors in ruminant diets.
Agri-Business
The owner of Moy Park, one of NI's largest businesses, has urged the UK government to adopt a "joined-up" policy approach.
There is a growing belief that Westminster will review its decision to extend the remit of inheritance tax to farm land and assets.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, March 4) announced that the 2025 Single Application and map service is now open.
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS).
A new all-island project has been launched by MTU and Queen's University to address challenges in agri-food in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
DAERA has awarded £2.7 million to five organisations to undertake peatland restoration projects across Northern Ireland and the border region.
Grass
Soil aeration has long been recognised as a technique that will deliver improved drainage and enhanced root growth
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined at Omagh Magistrates' Court in relation to farm effluent pollution.
Sheep
Due to sudden illness, the Ballyhivistock Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest adult flocks are being offered up for sale at Ballymena Livestock...
Members of the public are being urged to join a consultation webinar on Lough Neagh next Tuesday...
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined in court for unlawful possession of veterinary medicines and failure to keep records.
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined for farm effluent pollution at Omagh Magistrates' Court today (Monday, June 24).
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies will phase in a payment based on milk solids over the next two years in Northern Ireland following supplier consultation.
The Donard Methodist Church in Newcastle Co. Down are holding a Farmers' Wellbeing Workshop on Saturday, April 20 at 10am until 3pm....
A court in Northern Ireland has imposed community service on a Co. Tyrone man for illegal possession of veterinary medicines.
The AgriSearch ‘Research and Innovation Needs Conference’ is set to facilitate discussions on the “unprecedented challenges”
Machinery News
While in attendance at the Sommet de l’Élevage agricultural show, Agriland spoke to one French machinery importer.
Armagh-based potato processer, Wilson’s Country Ltd., is completing a £2 million investment programme in an anaerobic digestion system.
Animal health projects launched by Queen's University Belfast and AFBI have been selected for funding by the UK government.
