N.Ireland
Wildlife intervention should aim to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) “as rapidly as can be reasonably achieved”, according to a new study.
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link
DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office for Environmental Protection.
A new survey is asking Farmers to share their experience in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland
Bluetongue
Farmers across Northern Ireland are urged to be aware of the threat of bluetongue virus (BTV).
There is a total disconnect between grassroots farming families in Northern Ireland and DAERA officials, says Diane Armstrong.
Beef
1,517 cases of bluetongue have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and rural affairs (DEFRA).
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets, despite no new confirmed sightings.
A two-week extension to a public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help bTB in Northern Ireland has been announced.
Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification (EID) ear tags from next week.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said the Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme will open on September 1.
Dairy
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been invited on what is described as a "study tour" on improving nutrient utilisation.
Total Income from Farming (TIFF) in Northern Ireland grew by 40.5% (35.6% in real terms) from £736 million in 2024 to £1.03 billion in 2025.
Information from the public is now being requested as part of a review into the culling of 51 cattle by officials in Northern Ireland.
Agri-Business
A farming union has called for Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir to resign over the Tyrone cattle cull.
Courts
LacPatrick Dairies has been fined over £100,000 by a court for environmental breaches, including milk spillages to a river.
A union has welcomed "practical measures" introduced by DAERA to protect staff following concerns raised in the wake of Tyrone cattle cull.
The scope of an independent review into the controversial culling of 51 cattle in Co. Tyrone has been set out today (Wednesday, August 12)
Serious questions "remain unanswered" over a DAERA enforcement operation in Tyrone, according to one of the North’s largest farming bodies.
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Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir said he has received a death...
Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir received a death threat over his department's cattle cull operation in Co. Tyrone.
The UFU has called for an independent expert panel to support a review of DAERA's recent enforcement operation on a Co. Tyrone farm.
Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont next week to protest following an operation that saw 51 cattle shot in Co. Tyrone.
