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Poots pumps over £1.1 million into NI environmental projects

November 26, 2020

N.Ireland

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced over £1.1 million of funding for 35 environmental…

Chinese exports temporarily suspended from Cranswick’s NI site

November 25, 2020

N.Ireland

Pork giant Cranswick has said it is hoping to recommence Chinese exports from its Northern Ireland site imminently. The firm revealed it had…

Cow trade takes another setback in Northern Ireland

November 25, 2020

Beef

There was little or no change in the prices offered for prime cattle last week in Northern Ireland, according to the Livestock and…

Cranswick reveals £8.2 million spend on Covid-19 measures

November 25, 2020

Agri-Business

Pork giant Cranswick spent more than £8 million implementing Covid-19 measures and had to stockpile key ingredients out of fear of supply-chain issues,…

Winter Fair Online to reveal first ‘Champion of the Decade’

November 25, 2020

N.Ireland

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced plans to mark the date of its flagship dairy show online, showcasing some of the…

Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops

November 24, 2020

Tillage

Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up, according to the…

DAERA to take responsible antibiotics use courses online

November 24, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has had to take its responsible antibiotics use courses online after it was…

NI dairy research project to improve welfare and production in robotic systems

November 24, 2020

Dairy

A new PhD research project co-funded AgriSearch will aim to understand dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in robotic milking systems.…

Final preparations underway for socially-distanced Beef and Lamb tomorrow

November 23, 2020

N.Ireland

Final preparations are underway at Balmoral Park for Northern Ireland’s first socially-distanced agricultural show; The Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb Championships. The Royal…

RUAS ‘to review’ 2021 Balmoral Show date

November 23, 2020

N.Ireland

Balmoral Show organisers, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), have confirmed they are already considering postponing the 2021 event, AgriLand can confirm. The…

DAERA launches ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations hit critical stage

November 23, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations hit a critical…

Limousin bulls average over £3,200 at Welsh sale

November 22, 2020

Beef

The British Limousin Cattle Society hosted its autumn male and female sale at Brecon Livestock Market last Saturday (November 14). Commenting on the…

NI’s 5 Angus Youth Challenge finalist teams named

November 22, 2020

N.Ireland

Agri-food business ABP is taking five teams forward to the final stage of its skills development programme for teenagers, the Angus Youth Challenge.…

Peat slide: Ministers ‘shocked’ at devastation as cross-border response group visits site

November 21, 2020

Agri-Business

Ministers Poots and McConalogue were shocked to see the devastation caused by a peat slide that has polluted the Mourne Beg and Derg Rivers.…

Irish Grass-Fed Beef PGI to include Northern Ireland in cover letter

November 20, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland could be included in a cover letter on the Republic of Ireland’s application for PGI status for Irish Grass-Fed Beef, AgriLand…

Marts and agricultural supply shops to stay open as NI announces further restrictions

November 20, 2020

N.Ireland

Livestock marts and agricultural supply shops have been included on the exemption list to stay open as Northern Ireland enters even stricter lockdown…

Prime cattle quotes on the rise in Northern Ireland

November 20, 2020

Beef

There are positive price trends emerging for prime cattle this week in Northern Ireland. Unlike the southern trade, processor quotes are continuing to…

NI stakeholders warn of potential objection to Irish Grass-Fed Beef PGI

November 19, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Irish agricultural industry leaders have warned they could object to the Republic’s Grass-Fed PGI application should it persist in excluding northern farmers.…

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