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The advantages of clearing field edges efficiently and safely

Maintaining field edges is often overlooked, yet these boundaries significantly impact machinery...

N.Ireland

4 days ago

NI Water accused of 'hypocrisy' over pollution as slurry ban nears

A Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the...

Beef

4 days ago

Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, and his Northern Ireland counterpart...

N.Ireland

12 days ago

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete...

Pig/Poultry

14 days ago

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and...

Dairy

20 days ago

World School Milk Day marked as report shows 51% of Irish teens lack calcium

Schoolchildren nationwide will be enjoying a drink of milk during lunchtime today (September 24) in...

Precision dosing solutions for agriculture and livestock nutrition

Smart water-driven dosing - precise, reliable, and sustainable Key benefits 100%...

Rural Life

26 days ago

NI Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to open for applications

The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) will open for applications this month. The...

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Public consultation launched in Northern Ireland on plastic pollution

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has...

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Farmers for Action withdraws from NAP discussions

Farmers for Action (FFA) has withdrawn from all official discussions relating to a new Nutrients...

N.Ireland

5 months ago

FFA requests meeting with NI agriculture minister on NAP

Farmers for Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir to...

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Muir urges landowners to refrain from any prescribed burning

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has urged landowners in...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced the opening of...

Future-proofing your farm: Steps you can take today

Irish dairy farmers face constant change, from unpredictable weather to evolving regulations and...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

NIFRS urges public vigilance following spate of rural wildfires

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the Northern Ireland Fire...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

UK food retail prices set to increase significantly - expert

Retail food prices in the UK look set to increase by 5% during 2025. Moreover, it’s a trend that...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Muir launches DAERA’s corporate plan for 2025-2027

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has launched his 10-point...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Muir: Replacement farm buildings a priority

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir,...

N.Ireland

8 months ago

AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public...

N.Ireland

9 months ago

DAERA: 'Robust' plans to manage risk of foot-and-mouth

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has...

N.Ireland

10 months ago

£900k DAERA competition funding for graduate research

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced...

N.Ireland

11 months ago

TB strategy review shows trajectory is 'unsustainable' - CVO

Chief veterinary officer (CVO), Brian Dooher has said that the current trajectory is...

N.Ireland

11 months ago

First Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework launched

Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework was launched today (Thursday, November 14) by...

N.Ireland

12 months ago

Pressure builds to have Farm Welfare Bill introduced at Stormont

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been...

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Muir launches Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme

Northern Ireland's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has...

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Muir urges NI farmers to avail of BCR Scheme

Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for Northern...