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President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Republican lawmakers in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Farmers have risen to challenge of living in difficult global times

While salmonella is a nasty infection that is serious for some, most of those affected will get over it and make a full recovery. Picture: Archives

Salmonella outbreak shines light on imported eggs in UK

Northern Ireland weekly market report. (Image: AHDB)

Northern Ireland weekly market report

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It is time to see through the political spin from Burnham

Donald Trump began a war with Iran without any objectives to define victory or any strategy to end the conflict. Picture: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Fertiliser costs are at the the core of the crisis in farming

The NFU has outlined its Fertiliser Resilience Plan

Fertiliser for 2027 must be affordable - NFU

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water.....cue the music... is an iconic moment in Jaws.

Little prospect of farming feeling at ease with the rising cost crisis

Upper Bann's Carla Lockhart MP

Government urged to urgently ‘crack down’ on imported eggs

UFU president William Irvine

UFU writes to PM on food security

Motorists fill up at the the Braywick Esso garage in Maidenhead. Disruption to petrol supplies has been caused by Iran’s stranglehold on oil tankers passing through the key international shipping route. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

We are again being stalked by inflation thanks to the war

Peter Dunn who is part of Ukraine Convoy

Victoria Sponge Cake raises nearly £2,000 to help fund Ukraine convoy

Home heating oil theft

Campaign for 'tougher sentences' for those who steal home heating fuel

Security forces stand guard near a portrait of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 2, 2026 in central Tehran, Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was confirmed killed after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28. Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, and targeting U.S. allies in the region. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

The news cycle focus is now on a fresh Middle Eastern conflict

People light candles at the Independence Square to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, February. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)

The world remains very much a ‘state of chassis’ four years on

Farmers take part in a protest with their tractors in Whitehall, London, ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire

The headwinds against Brexit from the onset were enormous

Young farmer Sarah (16) and one of the chickens her family received with support from Concern Worldwide in Malawi.

Farming community can sprinkle some magic this Christmas with a gift of chickens
The NI farming community is being encouraged to give a life-changing gift of chickens this Christmas to support a vulnerable family living in one of the world's toughest places.
Darren Vaughan

Beef cattle at grass.

Feeding the UK sustainably – the 30:50:50 plan

The advisory board will work closely with Simply Contact’s leadership team, offering guidance on projects that require specialised knowledge and deeper alignment with client industries

Ad Feature Leading European customer service provider launches advisory board

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rational behind agri support was to ensure food security

Latest figures from AHDB

NI Weekly Market Report

The Commission has proposed its post-2027 long-term EU budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF).

Trade agreement in principle is reached

The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God delivers 100 tonnes of aid to Ukraine

UCKG humanitarian appeal reaches 100,000 people and 100 tonnes of aid to Ukraine

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 30 June 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 30 June 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 10 June 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 10 June 2025

2,000 Brits took the survey

Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

Latest figures

Northern Ireland weekly market report

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 31 March 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 31 March 2025
Northern Ireland weekly market report – 31 March 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Pool via AP)

The ‘special relationship’ now lies in tatters thanks to Trump

If stability returns questions will have to be asked as to whether, under those conditions, that special treatment is fair for farmers in Europe. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump is eyeing peace prize as he cobbles deal with Putin

Robin Swann MP at the event with David Gibson from Moy Park

UK Food Security 'Meet the Producers' event in Westminster

Our future is inextricably linked with a greater risk of storm damage impacting agricultural businesses.

Storm cover is an optional feature that can be included in a farm policy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at Downing Street, London, ahead of the government’s first budget in October. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images

Food security is clearly not deemed a priority by Starmer

Be more energy efficient in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Get green credentials and be energy efficient

Dr Karen Daly, Teagasc, with presenter Jonathan McCrea on tonight’s episode of 10 Things to Know About… Food Security.

Teagasc scientists to feature in tonight's 10 Things to Know About...on RTÉ One

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 11 November 2024

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 11 November 2024

The current market for pork product in Northern Ireland (NI) remains stable. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Commodity watch: UFU pork and bacon committee update

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 5 August 2024

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 5 August 2024

Northern Ireland weekly market report – 10 June, 2024. Picture: ADHB

NI Weekly Report - 10 June 2024

Geoff Sansome

Reflections from new Oxford Conference chairman

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

It is not quite a perfect storm of negatives, but it is not far off it, thanks to wet weather for some areas, still high input costs and still low farm gate prices. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Pacemaker

There is no question, there are big problems facing farming

Energy bills are set to get cheaper from April

Ofgem energy price cap April 2024 - what it means for you

Valued at €521 million (farm gate value) horticulture is the fourth largest sector in Ireland after dairy, beef and pigs in terms of gross agricultural commodity output value. Picture: Submitted

Four years of significant input price inflation in horticulture sector

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 02: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a renewable energies capacity and efficiency forum during day two of the high-level segment of the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference at Expo City Dubai on December 02, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The COP28, which is running from November 30 through December 12, brings together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Time of year for who should be on nice or naughty lists

Left to right: Michael Bell, Executive Director, Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) and Russell Smyth, Head of Sustainable Futures, KPMG Ireland

300 people are expected to attend

NI weekly market report 29 August 2023. Picture: ADHB

NI weekly market report: 29 August 2023

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 21 August 2023. Picture: ADHB

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 21 August 2023

Growing strawberries in a polytunnel. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU policy manager's blog: Attitudes need to change

Jim Shannon MP, Carla Lockhart MP, David Brown UFU President and Alexander Kinnahan UFU. Pic: DUP

Concern over milk and input prices

NI weekly market report – 24 July 2023. Picture: ADHB

NI weekly market report – 24 July 2023

Jim Shannon MP, Carla Lockhart MP, David Brown UFU President and Alexander Kinnahan UFU. Pic: DUP

Concern over milk and input prices

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans

Brussels in Brief

Brussels in brief - Agreement reached on Farm Sustainability Data Network

The warning applies to anyone travelling to Europe during the busy summer season

Brits travelling to Europe issued with flight delay warning

Yevgeny Prigozhin (right) with Vladimir Putin

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Exiled Wagner Group leader breaks silence

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