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food security

‘Revolution’ in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity – FFA

N.Ireland

17 days ago

‘Revolution’ in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity – FFA

Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for Action.

NI agriculture ‘15% financially worse off’ than a year ago – FFA

N.Ireland

1 month ago

NI agriculture ‘15% financially worse off’ than a year ago – FFA

Agriculture in Northern Ireland is 15% financially worse off than a year ago, according to Farmers for Action (FFA).

Will the cupboards go bare? Food security amid the war in Iran

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Will the cupboards go bare? Food security amid the war in Iran

The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% with a knock-on-effect on food systems.

DCNI on the challenge of food and energy security

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DCNI on the challenge of food and energy security

It is now evident that food and energy security will be long-term political and economic priorities due to hostilities in the Persian Gulf.

NI’s ‘food security must be treated as a strategic priority’ – UFU

N.Ireland

3 months ago

NI’s ‘food security must be treated as a strategic priority’ – UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland’s food security following the Middle East conflict.

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO

Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland.

Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert

The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE's) former head of dairying and pigs,...

Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year...

NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026

N.Ireland

5 months ago

UK inheritance tax legislation to become law on April 1 – FFA

Farmers for Action has indicated that, barring some final tweaks, the UK’s new inheritance tax legislation will become law on April 1, 2026.

UK inheritance tax legislation to become law on April 1 – FFA

N.Ireland

5 months ago

UFU calls for NAP that meets ‘requirements of NI farmers into future’

The UFU presidential team firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) can be delivered for Northern Ireland during 2026.

UFU calls for NAP that meets ‘requirements of NI farmers into future’

Agri-Business

9 months ago

UK food security under threat due to loss of overseas labour - Scottish farmers

Scottish farmers have warned that UK's food security is at risk due to the government removing farm jobs from the Skilled Worker visa scheme.

UK food security under threat due to loss of overseas labour - Scottish farmers

Agri-Business

1 year ago

FFA: UK food security levels ‘now a national emergency’

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.

FFA: UK food security levels ‘now a national emergency’

Agri-Business

1 year ago

UK govt may ‘soon be issuing ration books’ warns farmers group

Food security is set to “quickly rise up” the UK’s political agenda according to the Farmers for Action (FFA) group.

UK govt may ‘soon be issuing ration books’ warns farmers group

N.Ireland

1 year ago

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

Nearly one fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, according to a new global study published today.

One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has confirmed agriculture’s role at the heart of the sustainability agenda.

UFU: Farming will be at heart of the sustainability agenda

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Labour ‘failed to recognise impact’ of tax measures on farming – UUP

The Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on...

Labour ‘failed to recognise impact’ of tax measures on farming – UUP

Rural Life

1 year ago

Submissions open for global advancement in agri-food contest

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an annual initiative from the World Food Prize Foundation.

Submissions open for global advancement in agri-food contest

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Ukraine dairy sector still investing despite Russian missiles

Even though Russian missiles are still targeting dairy farms in Ukraine, the bigger industrial units are investing heavily to try and fu...

Ukraine dairy sector still investing despite Russian missiles

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Defra report: Decrease in ‘food secure’ households in UK

There is a notable decrease in food secure households in the UK according to a report from the...

Defra report: Decrease in ‘food secure’ households in UK

Environment

2 years ago

G20 committed to ‘sustainably’ increasing agricultural productivity

Leaders of the G20 have renewed their commitment to work towards “sustainably”...

G20 committed to ‘sustainably’ increasing agricultural productivity

Agri Politics

2 years ago

MP highlights Budget and food security concerns

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted the farming and crofting community’s concerns about the upcoming Budget and...

MP highlights Budget and food security concerns

Dairy

2 years ago

Food security compromised by farming challenges - Arla

Food security and affordability are being undermined across the UK due to labour shortages in the industry according to data from Arla Foods.

Food security compromised by farming challenges - Arla

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Increase UK self-sufficiency to boost food security - NFU

The NFU is seeking to highlight the importance of upholding and increasing the nation's self-sufficiency levels to help boost food security.

Increase UK self-sufficiency to boost food security - NFU

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