Deadline looms for EU dairy aid package applications May 26, 2017 Dairy Eligible dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have less than a week to apply for the…
Northern Ireland awarded BSE ‘negligible risk’ status May 25, 2017 Beef Northern Ireland has achieved BSE negligible risk status, the safest level possible, following a meeting…
Farmers ‘justifiably concerned’ over Dawn Meats takeover of Dunbia May 25, 2017 Beef Farmers are ‘justifiably concerned‘ following the news of Dawn Meats proposed takeover of Dunbia, according…
More From Grass event is a ‘must-attend opportunity’ May 24, 2017 Grass The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) at Loughgall, Co. Armagh will host a ‘More…
Major challenge posed by Black Grass and Brome Grass May 24, 2017 N.Ireland Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) plant scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing…
EU Commission to restart talks on glyphosate re-authorisation May 23, 2017 N.Ireland The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the European Commission’s plan to re-authorise glyphosate…
Fury grows at volume threshold set for EU dairy support scheme May 23, 2017 Dairy A Down-based milk producer has expressed huge annoyance at being excluded from an EU…
As healthy as a horse: Equine seminar set for next month May 22, 2017 Country Living A seminar addressing the impact of nutrition and the environment on equine health and the ability…
NI farmers cleared of wrongdoing after RHI audit May 22, 2017 N.Ireland Poultry and mushroom farmers have been cleared of suspected improper use of the Renewable Heat…
Search continues for marauding dog that has killed a ‘large number’ of sheep May 19, 2017 N.Ireland A widespread search is continuing for a dog that has killed and attacked a large…
Firefighters rescue sheep caught between a rock and a hard place May 19, 2017 Country Living A number of firefighters were needed to rescue a sheep that was stuck between…
CAFRE students set to blossom at Chelsea Flower Show May 18, 2017 Country Living Two talented floristry students attending the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE),…
Farmers urged to have their say on agriculture policy post-Brexit May 18, 2017 N.Ireland The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is requesting farmers’ views on its recently-published discussion document on…
Farmers’ organisation slams vegan campaign May 18, 2017 Dairy The many farmers across Northern Ireland who have criticised an “anti-farming campaign” being run…
Beef training and research facilities are ‘out of date’ May 17, 2017 Beef Investment in new beef facilities at both AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) and CAFRE…
Massey Ferguson 6270 tractor stolen in Co. Tyrone May 17, 2017 Country Living A Massey Ferguson 6270 tractor was reportedly stolen from a farm in Co. Tyrone…
Elite Suffolk ewe lifts Balmoral Interbreed Sheep Championship May 17, 2017 Balmoral Show Downpatrick Suffolk breeder Norman Robinson won this year’s Sheep Interbreed Championship at Balmoral with…
