N.Ireland
The Soil Association is looking at ways of increasing its level of on-the-ground activity in Northern Ireland.
CAFRE has extended the application deadline for the Horticulture Pilot Scheme to Monday, January 19, 2026.
The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the...
Agri-Business
Researchers in Scotland are working on a project that could lead to blackcurrants becoming a staple of fresh fruit aisles in UK supermarkets.
The Seasonal Worker scheme is set to be changed to allow horticulture workers work for up to six months within any 10-month period.
Arable
Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened
Two consignments of ware potatoes, imported from Poland to the UK by the same Polish exporter, have tested positive for ring rot.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities in...
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have developed a new mathematical model for seed germination.
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS).
More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the Bord Bia Export Per....
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their...
Pig/Poultry
The NFU has welcomed the extension of the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned that a long-term scheme is still needed.
Agri Politics
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the...
The Soil Association has said the UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables.
Other
Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award,...
New planning guidance introduced in Powys aims to make it easier to set up market gardens or...
While attending the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition which is taking place Sichuan...
Great British Pea Week will return for a ninth year next month to celebrate the UK pea vining sector, which produces 2 billion portions/year.
An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based...
The NFU has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a "huge relief" for the horticulture and poultry sectors.
A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on...
CAFRE has said it is celebrating the success of it’s gold and silver medal-winning graduates ahead of International Women’s Day.
