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Northern Ireland
NI milk production increases in 2024
Kieran Mailey
DAERA statistics show significant increases in monthly milk volumes during the first two months of 2024 on NI farms.
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir dismisses FFA legislation on prices
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has made his views clear on the proposed legislation.
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
NIFAIS to be made ‘more user friendly’
The first stage of the new NI Food Animal Information System went live in September 2023.
Muir left powerless on animal disease
The power to direct and control policy around major animal diseases in NI now lies with the UK government
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Thousands of BPS forms not submitted
Scheme rules are due to change from 2025 onwards, which could see increased activity with entitlement trading.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
One in five badgers test positive for TB
Despite the high positive rates, there are concerns that the survey could be under-estimating the extent of bovine TB infections in local wildlife.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
New UFU president digs in on bovine TB
The new president of the Ulster Farmers' Union has made clear his position on bovine TB.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming and food industry in NI.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
All land eligible for payment from 2026
A DAERA spokesperson confirmed to the Irish Farmers Journal this week that the rule change is 'planned for 2026'.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Irvine puts future support 'front and centre'
David Wright interviews the new president of the Ulster Farmers' Union, William Irvine.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Alternative views must not stall TB plan
A detailed plan is already in place in NI to help make progress with bovine TB.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news in-brief from across the farming and food industry in NI
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland