N.Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association has said preparations for the EU Deforestation Regulation feel “almost like Groundhog Day”.
Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short-term challenges for the UK food sector.
Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for...
The chair of the NI Agriculture Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, believes that trust in both Brussels and UK governments has been badly eroded
Agri-Business
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the UK Government’s announcement earlier this week on the easing of border checks.
A new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that UK food exports to...
The BVA has outlined key issues that should be included in any EU-UK agreement for future access to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland.
A new sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) agreement for veterinary medicines needs to be agreed between the UK and the European Union as it is....
APHA and the VMD have lit up their headquarters in blue light to raise awareness for World AMR Awareness Week (November 18-24).
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown attended last weekend’s Democratic Unionist Party(DUP) annual conference.
The UK government has confirmed that exports of Scottish seed potatoes to Northern Ireland will resume on October 1.
Government
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish...
Single Malt Welsh Whisky was registered under the UKGI status scheme earlier this week, which protects its name, authenticity and characteristics.
Discussions are set to take place between the UK and Turkey over a revised FTA, with UK farm organisations keen to grow the market for their produce.
Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke has urged Irish agri-food exporters to prepare...
Goods trade between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has “grown substantially” since Brexit.
Agri Politics
The UK made the decision to leave the EU, there has been much speculation and conversation as to how Brexit has affected the country.
There are fears that the mushroom industry in Northern Ireland (NI) will “disappear” unless the UK government steps in.
According to TUV leader Jim Allister, the Windsor Framework will only serve to add cost to farming in Northern Ireland.
The government has tabled an amendment to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill which would see it pick certain laws to revoke.
Since Brexit in 2016, there have been years of debate on how to solve the question of whether there should be a border on land or down the Irish Sea, making extra headaches for agri-food producers in Northern Ireland.
Minister Mark Spencer has asked retailers to review how they work with farmers amid the current fruit and vegetable shortages across the UK.
MEP Chris MacManus has requested the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to visit...
