N.Ireland
Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for Action.
Agriculture in Northern Ireland is 15% financially worse off than a year ago, according to Farmers for Action (FFA).
Agri-Business
The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% with a knock-on-effect on food systems.
It is now evident that food and energy security will be long-term political and economic priorities due to hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland’s food security following the Middle East conflict.
Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland.
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE's) former head of dairying and pigs,...
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year...
Farmers for Action has indicated that, barring some final tweaks, the UK’s new inheritance tax legislation will become law on April 1, 2026.
The UFU presidential team firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) can be delivered for Northern Ireland during 2026.
Scottish farmers have warned that UK's food security is at risk due to the government removing farm jobs from the Skilled Worker visa scheme.
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.
Food security is set to “quickly rise up” the UK’s political agenda according to the Farmers for Action (FFA) group.
Nearly one fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, according to a new global study published today.
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has confirmed agriculture’s role at the heart of the sustainability agenda.
The Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on...
Rural Life
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an annual initiative from the World Food Prize Foundation.
Even though Russian missiles are still targeting dairy farms in Ukraine, the bigger industrial units are investing heavily to try and fu...
