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Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs Amber Allott

Asian hornets have been spotted near Dover in Kent

Government issues urgent warning after ‘killer’ Asian hornets spotted Chelsie Sewell

Some of the cross-departmental team who will work on the project - Dr Simon Jeffery, Dr Lucy Crockford, Dr Julia Casperd, Scott Kirby, Professor Jim Monaghan and Professor Karl Behrendt. Pic: Harper Adams

Project is funded by a share of a £5 million UK Government fund Ruth Rodgers

There is no place for any more pressure on our farmers because of the extremely thin margins. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Producer and farm investment needed James McCluggage

Farming Life news

The Rock Review should be compulsory reading for farm policy makers here By The Newsroom

Andrew Hogley, CEO of Ulster Wool at the depot

Defra report highlights 'vital' role of British Wool in supply chain By The Newsroom

The National Sheep Association is "exasperated" by comments made by former Defra board member, Ben Goldsmith, "attacking UK sheep farming".

NSA calls out former Defra representative for 'damaging' statement

Potato harvesting underway. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Arable and horticulture update By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown on his farm in Fermanagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU comment on Windsor Framework Joanne Knox

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

Lockhart urges Government to address egg industry concerns Ruth Rodgers

Dairy farmers in England can benefit from a new funding scheme

List of eligible equipment and guidance released Staff Reporter

Standards must not be sacrificed on altar of free trade – Lockhart By The Newsroom

New five-year vision for plant health By The Newsroom

Farmers will receive increased payments for protecting and enhancing nature and delivering sustainable food production under the Government’s Environmental Land Management schemes, Defra has announced today.

Government to pay more to farmers in England who protect and enhance environment Joanne Knox

'Whack-a-mole approach to animal medicines must stop' says Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart.

'Whack-a-mole approach to animal medicines must stop' - Lockhart Joanne Knox

Farming Minister Mark Spencer

Boost for horticulture industry with certainty over seasonal workers

The National Sheep Association is welcoming news that Defra has confirmed a further extension to resolve the problem of the EU Animal Health Regulation requiring vet attestations of livestock health rather than a farmer declaration, as is currently the case.

NSA pressure ensures no cliff edge for EU sheepmeat exports Joanne Knox

NFU responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

NFU responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement Joanne Knox

MP Carla Lockhart.

Response to Avian Flu threat must be adequately resourced – Lockhart Joanne Knox

Housing measures will be implemented in England next week.

NFU welcomes housing measures to protect birds from avian influenza Joanne Knox

The NI Market Report

The NI Weekly Market Report By The Newsroom

Irwin welcomes veterinary medicines assurance Joanne Knox

Difficult journey for the pig sector in NI continues By The Newsroom

National Sheep Association calls for robust food policy amidst cost of living cr... Joanne Knox

Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production Joanne Knox

Support for farmers in England dealing with impacts of dry weather Joanne Knox

Premier Woodlands' managing director John Hetherington

Re-opening of forestry grant schemes welcomed By The Newsroom

DUP DEFRA spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP

Government’s monitoring of fertiliser market welcomed by Lockhart Joanne Knox

Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart with DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA at Westminster this week

Lockhart and Poots urge Westminster to act to help farmers Joanne Knox

Update on arable and horticulture

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart of the DUP at Carlton Street Orange Hall in Portadown to sign a declaration in opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Picture date: Saturday November 27, 2021.

Beef producers must get fair share of farm to fork price - Lockhart Ruth Rodgers

Image: Animal Justice Project

Animal rights activists scale roof of livestock mart By The Newsroom

Pembrokeshire farmer Steve Prentice

Breedr launch new sheep recording app By The Newsroom

A growing number of farmers are looking ahead and saving for later life Joanne Knox

Government announces steps to support farmers ahead of the coming growing season

Ongoing housing order means eggs can not be labelled ‘free-range’ Joanne Knox

A study just released finds ‘badger culls have failed’ Joanne Knox

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Measures withdrawn in respect of cattle impacted by Defra review Joanne Knox

Solution found for GB sales - Shand By The Newsroom

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Government announces Lump Sum Exit Scheme for farmers wishing to leave industry Joanne Knox

Philip Magowan Photography - Northern Ireland - 19th October 2016 Diane Dodds MEP and David Simpson MP co-hosted a DUP Rural Affairs Breakfast in La Mon Hotel and Country Club on Wednesday morning. Pictured: George Eustice MP, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, speaks at the breakfast. Picture: Philip Magowan

Industry given certainty around seasonal workers By The Newsroom

Beef/lamb & hill farming policy update for members By The Newsroom

Lockhart raises seed potatoes with Eustice By The Newsroom

MLA William Irwin

Irwin raises labour shortage with DAERA Minister By The Newsroom

Harper Adams to study recovery of fertiliser nutrients from farm slurry By The Newsroom

Platform: Time is of the essence to protect NI Pork sector By The Newsroom

Pig industry about to hit ‘crisis point’ By The Newsroom

Northern Ireland weekly market report By The Newsroom

Carla Lockhart MP and UFU President Victor Chestnutt marking Back British Farming Day in Westminster

Lockhart supports ‘Back British Farming Day’ By The Newsroom

Mexican market opens its doors to British pork By The Newsroom