N.Ireland
AgriSearch hosted the first UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) farm walk to be held in Northern Ireland earlier this week.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has simplified access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV 3) vaccines.
The Ulster Farmers' Union has called on the UK government to better support Northern Irish farmers as they face 'spiralling input costs.'
Police in Northern Ireland have issued a number of penalties and cautions to vehicle drivers after traffic was slowed or stopped.
Rural Life
Farmer and entrepreneur Kaleb Cooper from the Prime Video series 'Clarkson's Farm' was the special guest at the inaugural 'Intro to Ag Fair'.
UK cattle population declined 1%, year-on-year; while UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period.
Dairy
In the build up to the breeding season, there will be a focus on keeping lameness to a minimum to ensure the oestrus cycle goes unaffected.
Minister Andrew Muir appointed Sara McCracken to serve as interim chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
A representative from Farmers for Action (FFA) has claimed that the group has been asked to consider a UK-wide tax and fuel protest.
It is now evident that issues of food and energy security will be long term political and economic priorities
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising input costs.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said a large fire in a "number of sheds" in Newtownards, Co. Down has this morning been brought under control.
M&S unveiled a £2.1 billion 10-year contract with suppliers ABP and Dunbia to ensure British meats are on offer 'all-year round'.
In March 2020, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a key forestry development project.
Agri-Business
A senior Andersons Centre senior researcher is confirming that the recent strengthening of fertiliser prices could boost world grain markets.
DAERA has announced that the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) is now open for applications.
Agri Politics
The Farmers For Action (FFA) Steering Committee has said it is time for Ireland and the UK to ditch 75% of fossil fuels for biofuel.
Beef
Most well-run suckler herds producing replacement heifers will focus closely on the key management...
Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year.
The environmental impact of Northern Ireland’s Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme up to this point has been questioned by TUV.
Sheep
Better co-ordinating Ireland’s wool output on an all-island basis could represent a win: win scenario for Irish sheep farmers.
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has published the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report 2024-2025.
The UFU has written to Minister for the Economy, Dr. Caoimhe Archibald about the proposed ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill.
