NEWS

Ensure ground conditions are suitable before spreading slurry. The closed period for spreading slurry, is a condition of the Nutrient...

Ian Stevenson, CEO of Dairy Council NI The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland is hosting its seventh Sustainable Dairy conference on...

Dr Eric Long chats to CAFRE students Michael Curry (Armagh), John Kelly (Armagh) and Emmet Burns (Lurgan) about career opportunities in...

AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...

Farmers’ Choir Office Bearers and committee members 2025, front row: Thoburn McCaughey - President, Robin Swann - Patron, Dawn Stewart -...

David pictured on a recently constructed cow lane leading to one of the grazing blocks. College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...

Robin Swann MP has submitted a petition in Parliament urging the Government take immediate action to stop the removal of the Agricultural...

As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...

Robin Swann MP, in collaboration with the Ulster Farmers’ Union, is to present a petition in Parliament this evening which calls on the...

Jim Allister MP pictured with local farmers taking part in todays Tractor Rally protest North Antrim MP Jim Allister (TUV) has...

UFU Deputy President William Irvine on his County Armagh farm. Picture: Cliff Donaldson Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is set to host a...

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced in Northern Ireland from 12.00 noon on Saturday 18 January 2025,...

The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland have been reflecting on another busy and eventful year during 2024. The Choir began in 2018 to bring...

Joe Mulholland (CAFRE, Senior Lecturer) with Tom Smyth (Ballymoney), Liam Doyle (Castlewellan), Emma Bell (Ballymena) and Sarah McMullan...

Elizabeth Calvin, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Dairying Adviser  January is an important time to assess...

The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, is calling on livestock owners in Northern Ireland to remain...

With a thaw forecast for tomorrow, NI Water is calling on farmers to help check water supplies for leaks and bursts this weekend.   NI...

Ballymena man Andrew Kennedy Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to...

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is reminding farm businesses that time is running out to opt in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme to...

Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be impacted by the Inheritance Tax changes...