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News round-up from Northern Ireland
Peter McCann
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Feed additive reaction is a real problem
Methane-reducing feed additives are seen as a key tool in tackling emissions from ruminant livestock
29 November 2024 News
SETU scoops Great Agri-Food Debate title
This latest win makes it four-in-a-row for SETU.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Land use policy among main topics at Teagasc/CAFRE uplands symposium
There was a wide array of topics covered at last week’s symposium from land use policy to burning of vegetation.
20 November 2024 News
Irish universities in final stage of 'Great Agri-Food Debate'
Climate targets and meat consumption will be among the key topics at the event on Thursday 28 November at South East Technological University Waterford.
19 November 2024 News
Editorial: hill farmer policy failure uncovered
The potential upside is that these farmers have what the EU now values very highly, but has paid very little for.
13 November 2024 Viewpoints
Gates and owl/kestrel boxes most common NPI applications
Farmers at this week’s Teagasc and CAFRE Uplands Symposium, were told that the target remains to get approval for 2023 applications rolled out in December.
13 November 2024 Schemes
Face-to face training for soil scheme
Farmers have the option of undertaking face-to-face training rather than completing it online
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Obituary: Death of Dr John Fay
The death has occurred of Dr John Fay, the former principal of Greenmount College
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Suckler scheme may drive down numbers
A new suckler cow scheme is due to commence in NI from the start of 2025.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Don’t forget soil training, farmers told
Farmers in NI must complete training associated with the soil nutrient health scheme
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland