N.Ireland
The first letters of offer under the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS), worth £15 million, will issue this week to NI farmers.
An effective bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union.
Wildlife intervention should aim to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) “as rapidly as can be reasonably achieved”, according to a new study.
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to a new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link.
DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Protection.
A new survey is asking farmers to share their experiences in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland.
Farmers across Northern Ireland are urged to be aware of the threat of bluetongue virus (BTV).
There is a total disconnect between grassroots farming families in Northern Ireland and DAERA officials, Diana Armstrong has said.
Northern Ireland's DAERA is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets, despite no new confirmed sightings this year.
A two-week extension to a NI public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help tackle bTB has been announced.
Herd keepers in Northern Ireland will be able to identify newborn cattle using approved electronic identification ear tags from next week.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs confirmed that the Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme will open on September 1.
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been invited on what is described as a "study tour" in the Republic on improving nutrient utilisation.
Total Income from Farming (TIFF) in Northern Ireland grew by 40.5% (35.6% in real terms) from £736 million in 2024 to £1.03 billion in 2025.
Information from the public is now being requested as part of a review into the culling of 51 cattle by officials in Northern Ireland.
A farming union has called for agriculture minister Andrew Muir to resign over the controversial Tyrone cattle cull.
LacPatrick Dairies in Northern Ireland has been fined over £100,000 by a court for environmental...
The Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) has welcomed action taken by DAERA to protect staff following the Tyrone cattle cull.
