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NI brucellosis compensation rates for January confirmed

Agri-Business

6 days ago

NI brucellosis compensation rates for January confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis...

NI farmers urged to act on TB 'resolved inconclusive animals'

N.Ireland

14 days ago

NI farmers urged to act on TB 'resolved inconclusive animals'

Herd keepers across Northern Ireland are to receive written advice from the Department of...

Reminder: New NI Farm Sustainability Standards in January

Agri-Business

17 days ago

Reminder: New NI Farm Sustainability Standards in January

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being advised to familiarise themselves with the new Farm...

DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI

N.Ireland

17 days ago

DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI

There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus Temporary Control Zone in NI.

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

N.Ireland

18 days ago

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

DAERA has launched a six-month public consultation on its assessment of the Significant Water Management Issues affecting NI groundwaters.

N.Ireland

19 days ago

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

DAERA has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory EID tagging for newborn cattle in Northern Ireland.

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

N.Ireland

20 days ago

Suspected bluetongue cases on fourth Co. Down farm

Two further suspected bluetongue cases have emerged on a fourth Co. Down farm.

Suspected bluetongue cases on fourth Co. Down farm

N.Ireland

20 days ago

DAERA unveils new rural data hub to support future policymaking

DAERA has launched the Rural Data Hub today (Monday, December 15), which is a new online resource that gathers "rural-specific data."

DAERA unveils new rural data hub to support future policymaking

N.Ireland

24 days ago

Lack of DAERA information on bluetongue leaving farmers 'in limbo' - MP

DUP's Carla Lockhart urged DAERA to deliver ‘goodwill’ to the herd and flock owners affected the two bluetongue control zones in Co. Down.

Lack of DAERA information on bluetongue leaving farmers 'in limbo' - MP

Agri-Business

24 days ago

Plans announced to relax bluetongue restrictions on a Co. Down mart

Plans have been announced to relax some of the restrictions on a Co. Down livestock mart introduced following the detection of bluetongue in the area.

Plans announced to relax bluetongue restrictions on a Co. Down mart

N.Ireland

24 days ago

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

A new £40M farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026.

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

N.Ireland

24 days ago

Clearer details about Northern Ireland’s bluetongue outbreak

Farmers across Northern Ireland have criticised DAERA for the slow release of information regarding the recent bluetongue outbreak.

Clearer details about Northern Ireland’s bluetongue outbreak

N.Ireland

25 days ago

Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

The results from the June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released today,...

Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

Agri-Business

25 days ago

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

A new suspected case of bluetongue virus is under investigation in Northern Ireland.

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

N.Ireland

26 days ago

DAERA aiming to encourage innovation with new sustainable farming scheme

DAERA has unveiled the new Farming for Sustainability - Innovation Scheme, which aims to help farmers adopt new technologies and practices.

DAERA aiming to encourage innovation with new sustainable farming scheme

Agri-Business

26 days ago

Some animal movements to be permitted following bluetongue outbreak

Some animal movements to be permitted under licence following bluetongue outbreak.

Some animal movements to be permitted following bluetongue outbreak

N.Ireland

27 days ago

DAERA announces additional £915k funds for nature recovery projects

DAERA has announced an additional investment of £915,000 to support nature recovery projects in Northern Ireland.

DAERA announces additional £915k funds for nature recovery projects

N.Ireland

29 days ago

DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

Vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a new suspected bluetongue case in a cow on a farm near Greyabbey in Co. Down.

DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

Environment

about 1 month ago

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Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen...

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N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

NI farmers urged to 'opt into' Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to opt into the latest phase of the Beef Carbon...

NI farmers urged to 'opt into' Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

The RUAS has confirmed that cattle from the Republic of Ireland will not be competing at the 2025 Winter Fair.

Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Suspected bluetongue in NI 'must serve as a wake-up call'

The suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland "must serve as a wake-up call", a farm organisation has urged.

Suspected bluetongue in NI 'must serve as a wake-up call'

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

The suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is "surprising and obviously hugely concerning".

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

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