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northern ireland

Students called on to join this year’s ABP Angus youth challenge

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Students called on to join this year’s ABP Angus youth challenge

Teenagers interested in agriculture are being called on to take part in this year's ABP Angus youth challenge.

Farmers urged to report theft as Rural Crime Week begins

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Farmers urged to report theft as Rural Crime Week begins

The financial and emotional impact of rural crime in Northern Ireland is being highlighted as Rural Crime Week NI 2026 kicks off.

Consultation on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI extended

N.Ireland

14 days ago

Consultation on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI extended

A two-week extension to a NI public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help tackle bTB has been announced.

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

N.Ireland

16 days ago

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification ear tags from next week.

Watch: New generation of women shaping farming

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Watch: New generation of women shaping farming

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.

N.Ireland

22 days ago

£16.6m genotyping scheme launches next month for NI farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs confirmed that the Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme will open on September 1.

£16.6m genotyping scheme launches next month for NI farmers

N.Ireland

23 days ago

Explore smart sheep farming tech at NI open days

A series of open days focused on "smart sheep farming" are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month.

Explore smart sheep farming tech at NI open days

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

While some forage maize crops have been impacted by heat stress, those in the mid-Ulster area are on track to produce record yields.

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

N.Ireland

1 month ago

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

A Member of Parliament for Upper Bann has claimed that a cull of cattle carried out in Co. Tyrone...

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

The NI Assembly AERA Committee is set to hold a extraordinary meeting next week to discuss the controversial cattle cull in Co. Tyrone.

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is encouraging its members to report issues with applications for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA publishes NI farm performance indicators

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.

DAERA publishes NI farm performance indicators

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Rural GP confirmed as NI Farm Safety Hero 2026

Rural GP and part-time farmer, Dr. Rebecca Orr, has been named as Northern Ireland’s Farm Safety Hero 2026.

Rural GP confirmed as NI Farm Safety Hero 2026

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme final phase opening date confirmed

Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed the opening date for the final "mop-up phase" of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme.

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme final phase opening date confirmed

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Tranche 2 of Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme opens

DAERA has announced the opening of tranche 2 of the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).

Tranche 2 of Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme opens

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

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

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

New outdoor recreation action plan for Northern Ireland – DAERA

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

N.Ireland

2 months 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

3 months 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

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