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northern ireland

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

N.Ireland

1 hour ago

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

A Co. Antrim student has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

N.Ireland

2 hours ago

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK prime minister.

HSENI: Taking time to assess farm risks could prevent an injury

N.Ireland

1 day ago

HSENI: Taking time to assess farm risks could prevent an injury

Just one decision, shortcut or missed hazard can bring a devastating change to the lives of a farm family, HSENI has warned.

New outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland – DAERA

N.Ireland

13 days ago

New outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland – DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is co-designing a new outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland.

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

N.Ireland

14 days ago

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has published Northern Ireland's first Tree Planting Action Plan.

N.Ireland

14 days ago

Dale Farm sees turnover grow to over £749m

Northern Ireland dairy co-op Dale Farm has reported a "strong financial performance" for the year ending March 2026.

Dale Farm sees turnover grow to over £749m

N.Ireland

17 days ago

NI farmers urged to take part in TB wildlife consultation

DUP's Carla Lockhart has welcomed a "long-awaited" consultation on wildlife intervention to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

NI farmers urged to take part in TB wildlife consultation

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

Minister Muir has launched a public consultation on 'wildlife intervention options' to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland.

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

N.Ireland

21 days ago

EasyCare sheep numbers continue to grow across UK and Ireland

EasyCare sheep numbers are increasing exponentially throughout the UK and Ireland, and this growth looks set to continue.

EasyCare sheep numbers continue to grow across UK and Ireland

N.Ireland

22 days ago

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to open for applications

Minister Andrew Muir has urged farmers across Northern Ireland to apply for Year 2 of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to open for applications

N.Ireland

22 days ago

UFU meets Tesco to discuss Sofina Foods pig producer concerns

UFU has met with Tesco representatives to raise concerns on behalf of NI pig producers hit by uncertainty around supplies with Sofina Foods.

UFU meets Tesco to discuss Sofina Foods pig producer concerns

N.Ireland

26 days ago

NI farmer banned from keeping animals after welfare investigation

A judge has banned a Northern Ireland farmer from keeping animals after a welfare investigation led to 19 calves being euthanised.

NI farmer banned from keeping animals after welfare investigation

N.Ireland

26 days ago

UFU: Lough Neagh investment must deliver proper farmer supports

A further investment to improve water quality in Lough Neagh needs to deliver "practical, properly funded support" for farmers on the ground.

UFU: Lough Neagh investment must deliver proper farmer supports

N.Ireland

26 days ago

DAERA: £13.3m in Suckler Cow Scheme payments commence

First year payments of the Suckler Cow (SC) Scheme are now underway, the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said.

DAERA: £13.3m in Suckler Cow Scheme payments commence

N.Ireland

27 days ago

AgriSearch appoints CEO as part of ‘strengthened’ leadership team

Sean Kane has been appointed as the new CEO of AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council.

AgriSearch appoints CEO as part of ‘strengthened’ leadership team

Beef

1 month ago

Food business revenue continues to grow for M&S

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has just recorded a third consecutive year of growth with turnover for 2025/2026 totalling £13.9 billion.

Food business revenue continues to grow for M&S

N.Ireland

1 month ago

‘Consumers deserve to know where their beef comes from’ – UFU

UFU has written to Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Stephen Morgan calling for action on beef imports and labelling.

‘Consumers deserve to know where their beef comes from’ – UFU

N.Ireland

1 month ago

DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is "very concerned" by the dumping of animal carcasses in Northern Ireland.

DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Dairy Council NI chief stresses perks of artificial intelligence for sector

There is a growing acknowledgement that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a power for good within the milk industry.

Dairy Council NI chief stresses perks of artificial intelligence for sector

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Graphic pics: Dead sheep and calves found dumped in Tyrone

A Northern Ireland councillor is calling for a full investigation after dead sheep and calves were...

Graphic pics: Dead sheep and calves found dumped in Tyrone

N.Ireland

1 month ago

DAFM urged to ensure movement of poultry manure from NI

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called for efforts to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.

DAFM urged to ensure movement of poultry manure from NI

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Beef farmers ‘can’t be green if they are in the red’ – CAFRE senior manager

NI beef producers must be allowed to achieve ongoing realistic levels of economic sustainability, a senior academic manager has stressed.

Beef farmers ‘can’t be green if they are in the red’ – CAFRE senior manager

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the end of this year.

Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

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