Beef
A range of business support tools to help beef producers assess production options, plan and make informed decisions has been launched.
N.Ireland
Teenagers interested in agriculture are being called on to take part in this year's ABP Angus youth challenge.
The financial and emotional impact of rural crime in Northern Ireland is being highlighted as Rural Crime Week NI 2026 kicks off.
A two-week extension to a public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help bTB in Northern Ireland has been announced.
Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification (EID) ear tags from next week.
A new generation of young women are making their mark in a very positive way, both at farm level and within the agri-business sector.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said the Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme will open on September 1.
A series of open days focused on smart sheep farming are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month.
Tillage
While some forage maize crops have been impacted by heat stress those in the Mid-Ulster area are on track to produce record yields
An MP for Upper Bann has claimed that a cull of cattle in late June is one of the biggest scandals "ever faced" by DAERA.
The Northern Ireland Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) will discuss the controversial cattle cull in Co. Tyrone.
The UFU is encouraging its members to report issues with the application process for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.
Rural GP and part-time farmer, Dr Rebecca Orr, has been named as Northern Ireland’s Farm Safety Hero 2026.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has confirmed the opening date...
Pig/Poultry
Recent years have seen great strides made to maintain active numbers of traditional pig breeds maintained at viable levels.
DAERA has announced the opening of tranche 2 of the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).
A CAFRE student from Co. Antrim has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.
Just one decision, shortcut or missed hazard can bring a devastating change to the lives of a farm family, HSENI has warned.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is currently working on co-designing a new outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland.
Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, July 7) published Northern Ireland's first Tree Planting Action Plan.
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland dairy co-op Dale Farm has reported a "strong financial performance" for the year ending March 2026.