Northern Ireland

NI vets have said without any testing programme, NI has no TB control policy.

DAERA 'sleepwalking into a potentially disastrous break in TB testing' Ruth Rodgers

Evan is a playful, enthusiastic and lovable young Labrador.

Can you offer Evan or Buddy Holly a new home? Joanne Knox

Club members, from left to right, Jamie Cusick, Patrick Quinn, Richard Cusick (vice-chairman), Matthew Magowan, Eric Breadon and Francis Henry.

Vintage tractor enthusiasts from NI set for road run in Scotland Joanne Knox

The first Puffins of the season have returned to Rathlin Island, and they’re right on cue. Picture: RSPB

Puffins return to Rathlin Island colony of the coast of Northern Ireland Darryl Armitage

A confiscation order totalling £236,554 was granted by the Crown Court sitting at Belfast on 30 March.

£236,554 Confiscation Order for illegal waste site By The Newsroom

Enjoying last year’s event in Wales.

Young Texel enthusiasts to gather in NI for Five Nations event Joanne Knox

Andy Cole, Food Standards Agency Director for Northern Ireland; Michael Bell OBE, NIFDA Executive Director; John Hood, Director Food and Drink, Invest NI; James Toolan, Deputy Director, Department for Business and Trade.

News Inaugural NI Food and Drink Conference launches By The Newsroom

LMC chief executive Ian Stevenson (far right) presents the rosette for supreme interbreed champion in the beef section at Balmoral Show 2022

LMC continues sponsorship of Balmoral Show Joanne Knox

Dr Philip Ingram, Cargill ruminant technical manager

Bucking the butterfat dip - advice from Cargill By The Newsroom

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris speaking to the media at Hillsborough Castle after his meetings with Stormont leaders over Brexit and the Windsor Framework.

MI5 raises terror threat level in Northern Ireland to ‘severe’ Patrick Hollis

Market conditions for pig producers in Northern Ireland (NI) are somewhat improved.

UFU Commodity watch - Pork & bacon update By The Newsroom

Pictured on Craighall Farm, Antrim to launch Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2023 are Richard Primrose Bank of Ireland UK Agri-Business Manager, William and Claire Clark from Craighall Farm, Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President John McLenaghan and Sadie, Freddie and Evie Morton. Craighall Farm is one of 20 farms participating in this year’s event over Father’s Day weekend 16-18 June.

Open Farm Weekend with Bank of Ireland is back! By The Newsroom

Pictured at the Harp National in Downpatrick in February 1992 is the legendary Desert Orchid who put in a guest appearance the races. The News Letter reported that he “strutted, proud and tall, around the race track to loud and eager applause, looking every bit the champion”. Fans had turned out to get a close look at the grey who had retired from racing two years previously. Picture: News Letter archives

Bygone Days: Pig producers are called on to unite to save the sector in province... Darryl Armitage

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 20 March 2023

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 20 March 2023 ADHB

Andrew Hogley, CEO of Ulster Wool at the depot

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

John McCallister, the man in charge of Northern Ireland's Land Mobility Programme

News Land Mobility Programme reaches key milestone By The Newsroom

Mischa, a Siberian Husky, is 10 years old.

Can you offer Merle or Mischa a new home? Joanne Knox

The NI Regional Food Programme was established as part of the implementation of The Fit for Market Report, which was published by the Food Strategy Group in November 2004

Regional Food Programme opens for applications Darryl Armitage

William Irwin MLA.

Concerns raised over the cancellation of TB tests Joanne Knox

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council announce the return of Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market. The market will take place along The Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 25th March. Market goers can expect no less than 50 traders lining The Dark Walk, offering a diverse range of artisan food and drink, street food, speciality coffees, art, crafts and organic skincare. Pictured at the launch of the Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market are, (left to right): Victoria Allen, Potters Hill Plants; Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Development Committee Chairman and Fergal Green, Tom and Ollie

Popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market back in action this month Darryl Armitage

Launching the SNHS Nutrient Management Plan Training were Thomas Annett, beef and sheep farmer; John Clenaghan, UFU; Aveen McMullan, CAFRE; Paul McHenry, CAFRE; James Lowe; NIAPA and Alan Clelland, dairy farmer.

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – CAFRE launch training Joanne Knox

James Butler.

Coleraine man James Butler promoted to director at Savills Ireland By The Newsroom

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) reminds farmers and landowners of the need to control noxious weeds.

Control noxious weeds now By The Newsroom

It's shaping up to be a cold and wet start to the 2023 grazing season.

The month of March lives up to its reputation from a grazing perspective By The Newsroom

Premier Woodlands' managing director John Hetherington

The clock is ticking for the future of tree planting support in Northern Ireland By The Newsroom

Blaze is a fantastic boy who really enjoys creating bonds with new people.

Can you offer Iggy or Blaze a loving new home? Joanne Knox

Local produce can be so much more than turnips and potatoes.

Local produce can be so much more than turnips and potatoes Helen Keys, Nature Friendly Farming Network

This year alone, there have been 12 attacks on ATMs right across the country.

News ATM thefts in rural areas of Northern Ireland Joanne Knox

The top 10 lucky charms in Ireland – including numbers and bracelets Richard Jenkins

Pictured on Craighall Farm, Antrim, to launch Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2023 is Richard Primrose Bank of Ireland UK Agri-Business Manager, Claire Clarke from Craighall Farm, Ulster Farmers’ Union deputy president, John McLenaghan, and Sadie, Freddie and Evie Morton. Craighall Farm is one of 20 farms participating in this year’s event over Father’s Day weekend 16-18 June

Open Farm Weekend with Bank of Ireland returns for 2023 Joanne Knox

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Farm Week has been sold by the Irish News Group Ruth Rodgers

LMC industry development manager, Colin Smith. Image: Cliff Donaldson

LMC delivers sustainable agriculture presentation to teachers Joanne Knox

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained Sam Johnson

In 1990 Jim joined Northern Ireland Agriculture Producers’ Association as a Field Officer.

Jim Carmichael – 'The Voice of the Family Farmer' Joanne Knox

Looking forward to the Youth Development Programme Workshop on Saturday 15th April are NI Aberdeen Angus Club chairman George McWhirter; Robert Gilchirst, chief executive officer, Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society; and host Alan Cheney, Trillick. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Lana Herd to host workshop By The Newsroom

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement Andrew Quinn

The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Met Office extends weather warning for snow Rahmah Ghazali

Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for February Joanne Knox

William Ervine, UFU deputy president

How to reduce ammonia emissions from agriculture By The Newsroom

Potato harvesting underway. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Arable and horticulture update By The Newsroom

Fermanagh UFU groups conclude winter programme By The Newsroom

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 6 March 2023

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 6 March 2023 By The Newsroom

From left William Corrie, farther Will and brother Gareth on the farm at Greyabbey

Expanding local food hall planned for shoppers in Newtownards Sam Butler