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NI marts suspend operations amidst virus pandemic

March 23, 2020

Niall Claffey and Claire Mc Cormack A large number of marts across Northern Ireland have announced the suspension of operations for at least…

Antrim trio claim overall winners’ prize in ABP Angus Youth Challenge

March 21, 2020

N.Ireland

A trio of Co. Antrim schoolboys, from St. Louis Grammar in Ballymena, have become the overall winners of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge,…

1,000 saplings planted as part of new DAERA programme

March 15, 2020

N.Ireland

DAERA’s largest ever public tree planting event took place on Monday, March 9, as around 400 school pupils planted 1,000 broadleaf trees as…

What does the future hold for NI agri-food graduates?

March 8, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots told students at CAFRE’s annual agri-food careers event that the sector needs to retain its most talented…

Want to have your say on future NI agricultural policy? Now’s your chance

March 7, 2020

N.Ireland

Farmers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to participate in an important survey to seek their opinions on current and future agriculture policy.…

4 sporting bodies in NI to benefit from new sponsorship deal

March 5, 2020

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland dairy co-operative Dale Farm has announced plans this week to fund four sporting bodies and player development programmes – Ulster GAA, Irish…

How did Northern Irish milk prices fare in December?

February 12, 2020

Dairy

As processors south of the border prepare to reveal their milk prices for the month of January, we take a look at how…

Farm workers in Northern Ireland set for pay increase

February 10, 2020

Agri Politics

The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers. Following a meeting on…

NI agriculture minister confirms £293 million in direct payments

February 4, 2020

CAP / Schemes

Northern Ireland’s new agriculture minister Edwin Poots has confirmed that farmers there will share £293 million in direct payments for the 2020 scheme…

Barnier in Belfast: People must be aware of Brexit consequences

January 28, 2020

Agri-Business

People must be aware of the negative consequences from Brexit, according to the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Barnier was addressing attendees…

NI authorities investigating suspected bird flu case

January 6, 2020

Pig/Poultry

Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a suspected case of bird flu on a poultry farm in Co. Fermanagh. In a statement, the…

What prices did Northern Irish processors pay for November milk?

January 2, 2020

N.Ireland

The main Northern Irish milk processors announced their prices for November supplies in the past couple of weeks; below is a summary of…

Creed calls for research proposals under Ireland-US partnership

December 23, 2019

Agri-Business

Minister Michael Creed has announced details of the latest call for proposals under the US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership. The research programme is…