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UFU appoints new chief executive

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

UFU appoints new chief executive

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed that Conall Donnelly has been appointed as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president John McLenaghan is attending the Raising Hope for...

Court: NI farmer convicted of 'causing unnecessary suffering to an animal'

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Court: NI farmer convicted of 'causing unnecessary suffering to an animal'

A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges following a welfare inspection carried out by DAERA.

ABP takes NI students on tour of international food chain

N.Ireland

5 months ago

ABP takes NI students on tour of international food chain

The 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge international farm-to-fork study tour took place recently with pupils and teachers from four NI schools.

Power NI 'dedicated' to a sustainable future

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Power NI 'dedicated' to a sustainable future

Power NI was pleased to renew its partnership with Ulster Wildlife – a charity dedicated to the protection of local native species.

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Farming group 'not ruling out legal action' over NAP proposals for NI

The UFU is "not ruling out legal action" in relation to new proposals contained in Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP).

Farming group 'not ruling out legal action' over NAP proposals for NI

N.Ireland

6 months ago

NI NAP proposals labelled 'challenge' to farmers' way of life

UUP politician Lord Tom Elliott has said that the DAERA approach through the NAP proposals appears an "out and out challenge".

NI NAP proposals labelled 'challenge' to farmers' way of life

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Farmers' concerns prompt extension to consultation in NI on NAP

Minister confirms extension to the public consultation period in NI on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme (NAP).

Farmers' concerns prompt extension to consultation in NI on NAP

N.Ireland

6 months ago

NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become 'obsolete' in June

DAER has advised farmers in NI to use up any UK livestock tags they may have before the final switchover date of June 30.

NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become 'obsolete' in June

N.Ireland

7 months ago

UFU: NI NAP proposals 'could devastate local farming'

New proposals contained in Northern Ireland's Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) could "devastate local farming", the UFU has warned.

UFU: NI NAP proposals 'could devastate local farming'

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Cattle in NI 'increasingly susceptible' to BVD - AHWNI

Farmers have been warned that cattle in the Northern Ireland herd will be "increasingly susceptible" to BVD according to AHWNI group.

Cattle in NI 'increasingly susceptible' to BVD - AHWNI

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall 'taking a toll' on NI farmers - research 

A new study shows that 'unseasonable' conditions including hotter, drier summers are taking a toll on NI farmers.

Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall 'taking a toll' on NI farmers - research 

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

NI's agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

Northern Ireland's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are projected to reduce by 1% between 2021 and 2032.

NI's agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

Sheep

over 1 year ago

How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?

Figures of the number of sheep that have been imported to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) have been...

How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Protest in London addressed 'fear over food security'- FFA

Representatives from FFA in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British Farming in a tractor protest....

Protest in London addressed 'fear over food security'- FFA

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

Forest Service an agency for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the reopening forestry grant schemes.

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UK report: Up to 45% increase on returns for nature-friendly farms

A new report conducted by Nethergill Associates says there is up to a 45% increase in commercial returns for nature-friendly farms.

UK report: Up to 45% increase on returns for nature-friendly farms

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Genetic selection and fertility management on Antrim demo farm

Dairy farmer, Conor Casey has said he "enjoyed the interaction with other farmers who are keen to learn" after a TDF farm visit.

Genetic selection and fertility management on Antrim demo farm

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UFU welcomes 'clarity' on farm support programme

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has "welcomed clarity" around the direction of travel within the new Farm Support and Development programme.

UFU welcomes 'clarity' on farm support programme

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UFU raises major concerns over TB budget cuts

UFU have said that it has made it "clear" to DAERA that there is to be "no cuts to stock valuation regarding TB reactor cattle".

UFU raises major concerns over TB budget cuts

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Two farmers hospitalised just hours before slurry ban deadline

Two Co. Tyrone farmers have been hospitalised and three animals have died in a slurry accident just hours before this year's closed period.

Two farmers hospitalised just hours before slurry ban deadline

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Best-practice guidelines for dairy farmers this month

The Department of Agriculture, Enterprise and Rural Affairs has issued management notes for dairy farmers during the month of June.

Best-practice guidelines for dairy farmers this month

N.Ireland

over 8 years ago

Moy Park executive director recognised for HR excellence

Mike Mullan, an executive director at Moy Park, has been named ‘HR Director of the Year’ at the fifth annual CIPD Northern Ireland Awards.

Moy Park executive director recognised for HR excellence

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