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Farmers for Action: Ireland needs less dependency on fossil fuels

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Farmers for Action: Ireland needs less dependency on fossil fuels

The Farmers For Action (FFA) Steering Committee has said it is time for Ireland and the UK to ditch 75% of fossil fuels for biofuel.

UFU appoints new chief executive

N.Ireland

9 months ago

UFU appoints new chief executive

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Monday, September 29) confirmed that Conall Donnelly has...

UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

Environment

9 months ago

UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo

UFU deputy president John McLenaghan is attending the Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Italy led by Pope Leo XIV

Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’

A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges, and fined £1,200 plus a £15 offender levy

ABP takes NI students on tour of international food chain

N.Ireland

1 year ago

ABP takes NI students on tour of international food chain

Pupils and teachers from four Northern Irish schools were part of the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge international farm-to-fork study tour

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Power NI ‘dedicated’ to a sustainable future

Power NI has renewed its partnership with Ulster Wildlife – a charity dedicated to the protection of local native species and their habitats.

Power NI ‘dedicated’ to a sustainable future

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Farming group ‘not ruling out legal action’ over NAP proposals for NI

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is “not ruling out legal action” in relation to new proposals contained in Northern Ireland’s NAP.

Farming group ‘not ruling out legal action’ over NAP proposals for NI

N.Ireland

1 year ago

NI NAP proposals labelled ‘challenge’ to farmers’ way of life

UUP politician Lord Tom Elliott has said that the DAERA approach through the NAP proposals appears an “out and out challenge".

NI NAP proposals labelled ‘challenge’ to farmers’ way of life

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Farmers’ concerns prompt extension to consultation in NI on NAP

The the public consultation period on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026 to 2029 is to be extended.

Farmers’ concerns prompt extension to consultation in NI on NAP

N.Ireland

1 year ago

NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become ‘obsolete’ in June

Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to use up any UK livestock tags they may have before the final switchover date of June 30, 2025.

NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become ‘obsolete’ in June

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UFU: NI NAP proposals ‘could devastate local farming’

New proposals contained in Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) could “devastate local farming”, the UFU warned

UFU: NI NAP proposals ‘could devastate local farming’

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Cattle in NI ‘increasingly susceptible’ to BVD – AHWNI

Farmers have been warned that cattle in the NI herd will be “increasingly susceptible” to bovine viral diarrhoea, according to AHWNI.

Cattle in NI ‘increasingly susceptible’ to BVD – AHWNI

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall ‘taking a toll’ on NI farmers – research 

A new study shows that ‘unseasonable’ conditions including hotter, drier summers with warmer temperatures are taking a toll on NI farmers.

Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall ‘taking a toll’ on NI farmers – research 

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

Northern Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are projected to reduce by 1% between 2021 and 2032, according...

NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

Northern Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are projected to reduce by 1% between 2021 and 2032, according...

NI’s agriculture GHG emissions forecast to reduce by 1% by 2032

N.Ireland

2 years ago

How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?

Figures of the number of sheep that have been imported to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) have been...

How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA

Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British Farming...

Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

Forest Service, a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs agency, has announced the reopening of two forestry grant schemes.

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

N.Ireland

3 years ago

UK report: Up to 45% increase on returns for nature-friendly farms

According to a new report, there is up to 45% increase in commercial return for nature-friendly farms. The report...

UK report: Up to 45% increase on returns for nature-friendly farms

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Genetic selection and fertility management on Antrim demo farm

Dairy farmer, Conor Casey has said he “enjoyed the interaction with other farmers who are keen to learn” after a TDF visit on property.

Genetic selection and fertility management on Antrim demo farm

N.Ireland

3 years ago

UFU welcomes ‘clarity’ on farm support programme

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has “welcomed clarity” around the direction of travel within...

UFU welcomes ‘clarity’ on farm support programme

N.Ireland

3 years ago

UFU raises major concerns over TB budget cuts

The UFU has said that it has made it “clear” to DAERA that there is to be “no cuts to stock valuation regarding TB reactor cattle”.

UFU raises major concerns over TB budget cuts

N.Ireland

9 years ago

Two farmers hospitalised just hours before slurry ban deadline

Two Co. Tyrone farmers have been hospitalised, and three animals have died, in a slurry accident...

Two farmers hospitalised just hours before slurry ban deadline

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