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AD could 'take away fear associated with de-stocking' among NI farmers

N.Ireland

2 days ago

AD could 'take away fear associated with de-stocking' among NI farmers

Robbie Butler MLA recognises the concerns of farmers regarding the possibility of de-stocking herds into the future.

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

N.Ireland

9 days ago

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont.

NI farmers 'essential allies' in protecting environment - Countryside Alliance

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

NI farmers 'essential allies' in protecting environment - Countryside Alliance

The Countryside Alliance has criticised politicians in Stormont for portraying Northern Ireland farming families as "as the problem".

Data gathering to 'play a key role' in NI agriculture for 2026 - AERA Committee

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Data gathering to 'play a key role' in NI agriculture for 2026 - AERA Committee

Three new schemes will dramatically increase the information gathering capacity of agriculture in Northern Ireland throughout 2026

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

A new £40M farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026.

N.Ireland

4 months ago

NI beef and lamb important for local economy - AERA Committee chair

AERA Committee chair, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the red meat sectors to Northern Ireland’s economy.

NI beef and lamb important for local economy - AERA Committee chair

N.Ireland

4 months ago

MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status

Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels.

MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UK and EU urged to 'intensify efforts' to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sectors.

UK and EU urged to 'intensify efforts' to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

4 months ago

'Reality has drifted' from post-Brexit promises - NI Ag Committee chair

Robbie Butler MLA believes that Northern Ireland’s trust in both Brussels and successive UK governments has been badly eroded.

'Reality has drifted' from post-Brexit promises - NI Ag Committee chair

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI

Rollout of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...

Rollout of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds in NI

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Stormont to gather stakeholder views on Nutrients Action Programme

Members of Stormont’s Agriculture Committee will meet later today (November 13) with stakeholders from across agriculture

Stormont to gather stakeholder views on Nutrients Action Programme

N.Ireland

5 months ago

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir MLA, to resign with immediate effect.

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

N.Ireland

5 months ago

New NI environment committee to be established

It is envisaged that a new Environment Committee will be established at Stormont as a matter of strategic priority.

New NI environment committee to be established

N.Ireland

6 months ago

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible.

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Developing acceptable NAP a 'priority' for new Assembly term - NI ag committee chair

Pressure grows to secure a new Nitrates’ Action Plan (NAP) for Northern Ireland that fully meets the needs of production agriculture.

Developing acceptable NAP a 'priority' for new Assembly term - NI ag committee chair

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Northern Ireland’s NAP forum will not meet until September - FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) is indicating Northern Ireland’s Nitrates Acton Plan (NAP) forum, will not meet until September

Northern Ireland’s NAP forum will not meet until September - FFA

N.Ireland

10 months ago

Ag Committee chair calls for withdrawal of NAP public consultation

The chairperson of the AERA Committee Robbie Butler has called for the withdrawal of the current NAP public consultation in Northern Ireland

Ag Committee chair calls for withdrawal of NAP public consultation

N.Ireland

10 months ago

Muir must 'start again' on NAP issue - McAleer

Farm minister, Andrew Muir, has been told that he must start again in terms of developing a Nutrients Action Plan (NAP) for  Northern Ireland.

Muir must 'start again' on NAP issue - McAleer

N.Ireland

10 months ago

UFU: 'Alarming absence' of clear communication on A5 project

The UFU has highlighted the challenges and "prolonged disruption" faced by farm families due to the ongoing A5 project

UFU: 'Alarming absence' of clear communication on A5 project

N.Ireland

12 months ago

Concerns raised over impact of US tariffs on Windsor Framework

The House of Lords Scrutiny Committee has written to Hilary Benn about the effect that tariffs way have on the Windsor Framework and NI.

Concerns raised over impact of US tariffs on Windsor Framework

N.Ireland

12 months ago

UFU: Westminster may move on inheritance tax issue

There is a growing belief that Westminster will review its decision to extend the remit of inheritance tax to farm land and assets.

UFU: Westminster may move on inheritance tax issue

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

MP calls for generator grant to be introduced in NI

Carla Lockhart has called on DAERA and the Stormont Assembly to introduce grant funding to enable farmers to buy generators.

MP calls for generator grant to be introduced in NI

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Crunch time for Farm Welfare Bill fast approaching

Members of the Stormont agriculture committee will give their definitive view on a Farm Welfare Bill for Northern Ireland within weeks.

Crunch time for Farm Welfare Bill fast approaching

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