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Jan 11
Minister Muir urges vigilance following Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, is calling on livestock owners in Northern Ireland to remain...
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Jan 9
Farmers reminded to check all water supplies for leaks or bursts to avoid excessive water bills
With a thaw forecast for tomorrow, NI Water is calling on farmers to help check water supplies for leaks and bursts this weekend. NI...
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Jan 8
Ballymena farmer to judge at Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025
Ballymena man Andrew Kennedy Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to...
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Dec 30, 2024
Beef farmers urged to opt in to avoid missing out
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is reminding farm businesses that time is running out to opt in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme to...
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Dec 28, 2024
New analysis shows half of NI farms potentially impacted by inheritance tax changes
Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be impacted by the Inheritance Tax changes...
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Dec 22, 2024
Students complete Young Horse Handling module at CAFRE Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Level 3 student Casey Smylie, Antrim , riding Wilson. College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
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Dec 19, 2024
Cattle return for Causeway grazing on North Antrim coast
Sandra Hunter releases the cattle at the Giant’s Causeway. (Images: Kevin McAuley / McAuley Multimedia) This week saw the return of...
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Dec 12, 2024
Kells breeder comes out on top for Artnagullion: Best Flock in Beltex Competition
Flock Competition judges Alison and Wade McCrabbe are pictured with Libby and Sarah Wilson . The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held...
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Nov 20, 2024
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland release plans for upcoming festive events
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas...
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Nov 6, 2024
DAERA urges the NI poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the...
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Nov 1, 2024
Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...
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Oct 28, 2024
Ballymena school teams compete to win Angus calves at 2024 ABP Youth Challenge Exhibition
Team 2 from Cambridge House Grammar School pupils Alan Gillespie, Lucy Cubitt, William McCaughey and Kirsten Waddell. The future of...
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Oct 27, 2024
Proposed redevelopment 'aims to ensure a fit for purpose campus' at Greenmount in Co Antrim
CGI views of proposed Central Hub at the new Greenmount Campus in County Antrim Planning permission for a the proposed redevelopment of...
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Oct 21, 2024
NI company set to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to 16 Asda stores this spooky season!
Joe McConville, Section Leader Asda, ,Naomi Anderson, Account Exec & NPD Tehnologist, Richard Gilpin,Head of Farm Operations, Gilfresh...
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Oct 15, 2024
Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland, the constituency’s only female MLA, has called for greater recognition of the challenges rural...
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Oct 14, 2024
DAERA awards £4m to slurry project aimed at reducing excess phosphorous
Minister Muir is pictured with Jack Blakiston Houston at BH Estates. BH Estates has been awarded £4million over three years to help...
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Oct 14, 2024
Queen’s to host Dr Temple Grandin as University celebrates milestone
Dr Temple Grandin This week, Queen’s University Belfast excitingly welcomes renowned American academic and animal behaviour expert, Dr...
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Oct 9, 2024
Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA is pictured with Kevin Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of Rural...
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Oct 5, 2024
Giving dairy calves the best possible start this autumn
Provide a clean, dry calf house with good ventilation. With Autumn calving fast approaching, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
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Sep 28, 2024
DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals...
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