Carla Lockhart

'Strong outlook for increased farm incomes in 2025' - agri-finance expert

Strong weather conditions and near-record farm gate prices are positioning Irish agriculture for...

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DUP: 'Pointing the finger of blame' at farmers will not save Lough Neagh

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has said that there is an "ongoing anti-farming agenda" coming from...

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DUP: 'Farmers must be at the table' when resolving NI NAP issue

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is calling for the development of a fair and equitable Nitrates...

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Opposition mounts against draft NI Nutrient Action Programme

Opposition continues to mount against the draft Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) proposals announced...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

MP calls for generator grant to be introduced in NI

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has called on the Department of...

N.Ireland

7 months ago

MP: Lab-grown meat programme 'hugely concerning' for agri sector

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a regulatory programme for cell cultivated products...

A gem of help to maximise feed value in winter and spring rations

Maximising the feed value from homegrown forages and cereals in dairy and beef diets with the help...

N.Ireland

8 months ago

'Future looks bleak for NI sheep sector'- MP

The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) new sustainable agriculture...

N.Ireland

8 months ago

MP urges families to donate farm toys to NFU campaign

MP Carla Lockhart has urged families to donate pre-loved farm toys to the National Farmers’ Union...

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Dairy social media campaign gains support in NI

MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has pledged her support for 'Februdairy', which aims to...

N.Ireland

9 months ago

NI to remain exempt from new gun licensing fees

DUP spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs, MP Carla Lockhart, has reassured Northern...

N.Ireland

9 months ago

MP accuses Reeves of 'burying her head in the sand'

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has challenged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves to...

N.Ireland

9 months ago

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock...

Should you treat for parasites in advance of the housing period?

Preparing cattle for housing starts weeks before they move indoors and treating for parasites is a...

N.Ireland

10 months ago

MP: 'Double standards' as some border checks for Ireland suspended

DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart has accused the EU...

N.Ireland

12 months ago

NI farmers reminded to 'opt-in' to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Beef farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that they must ‘opt-in’ to the Beef Carbon...

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

MP Lockhart welcomes new farm safety action plan

The DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the...

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

MP Lockhart condemns Westminster's 'complete disregard for NI'

MP Carla Lockhart has repeated her calls for Westminster to recognise the value of Northern...

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Direct payment 'isn't enough to sustain farm businesses' - Lockhart MP

The DUP’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Westminster spokesperson, Upper Bann...

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Agricultural shows require a 'financial lifeline' - Lockhart MP

Agricultural shows will require more "financial aid" to safeguard the future of the shows,...

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with Twinkl to help primary school children...

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Rural crime: 'Farmers should not be living in fear' - MP

The Westminster spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Carla Lockhart MP has raised...