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northern ireland

NI: First bluetongue cases this season detected in Co. Down

Agri-Business

23 hours ago

NI: First bluetongue cases this season detected in Co. Down

Farmers are on alert after the detection of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in three sheep on a farm in...

£11.8m farm fire loss in NI spurs investment demand

N.Ireland

10 days ago

£11.8m farm fire loss in NI spurs investment demand

Further investment is needed in Northern Ireland's rural fire and rescue services after a 73%...

Farm safety campaign launched in NI for older farmers

N.Ireland

11 days ago

Farm safety campaign launched in NI for older farmers

A new farm safety campaign has been launched in Northern Ireland, urging older farmers to recognise the risks on their farms.

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

N.Ireland

12 days ago

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

A food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland has been fined in court following a serious injury to an employee.

Equipment from Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant offered in auction

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Equipment from Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant offered in auction

Production equipment from Trouw Nutrition's Belfast manufacturing plant will be sold at auction following closure of the facility last month.

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Deadline approaches for AFBI Farmers’ Forum applications

Farmers in Northern Ireland with an interest in how agricultural research can help the sector are being encouraged to join a new forum.

Deadline approaches for AFBI Farmers’ Forum applications

N.Ireland

19 days ago

Winter Fair 2026 cattle ‘back to normal’ after bluetongue restrictions

The dairy sector remains a driving force across the entire farming industry, according to Danske Bank’s head of agriculture, Rodney Brown.

Winter Fair 2026 cattle ‘back to normal’ after bluetongue restrictions

N.Ireland

23 days ago

Ballymena Academy pupils take 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge crown

Two pupils from Ballymena Academy have been crowned overall winners of the 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

Ballymena Academy pupils take 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge crown

N.Ireland

24 days ago

Storm Boelo to bring ‘strong winds’ to Northern Ireland at weekend

The UK Met Office has named the second storm of the season as Storm Boelo is expected to bring...

Storm Boelo to bring ‘strong winds’ to Northern Ireland at weekend

N.Ireland

26 days ago

Should farmers think differently about forestry?

Changing the mindset of farmers will be key to developing vibrant forestry and woodland development...

Should farmers think differently about forestry?

N.Ireland

27 days ago

Consumers ‘setting’ food and drink market trends

Shortening the production and processing chain will be key in delivering sustainability across the farming and food and drink sectors.

Consumers ‘setting’ food and drink market trends

N.Ireland

1 month ago

NI farmers urged to stay alert for Shamonda virus

Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to be alert following the detection of Shamonda virus in the Republic of Ireland.

NI farmers urged to stay alert for Shamonda virus

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Wildlife key to solving Northern Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

An effective bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

Wildlife key to solving Northern Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation

DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Protection.

DAERA management of protected nature sites under investigation

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Farmers urged to take part in new farm safety survey

A new survey is asking farmers to share their experiences in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland.

Farmers urged to take part in new farm safety survey

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Farmers offered new tools to help navigate beef market challenges

A range of new beef business support tools intended to assist beef producers assess production options has been launched.

Farmers offered new tools to help navigate beef market challenges

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

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

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

Farmers urged to report theft as Rural Crime Week begins

N.Ireland

2 months 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.

Consultation on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI extended

N.Ireland

3 months 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.

Voluntary EID tags available for NI cattle from next week

N.Ireland

3 months 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.

Watch: New generation of women shaping farming

N.Ireland

3 months 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

3 months 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

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