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Union demands resignations as confidence in DAERA collapses
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called for the immediate resignations of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, Permanent Secretary Katrina Godfrey and…
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Farmers warned not to delay shearing over bluetongue fears
Sheep farmers have been warned not to leave animals unshorn in an attempt to protect them from bluetongue, as APHA says the resulting heat-stress…
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Spring barley yields head for record low as harvest struggles
Spring barley yields are on course for their lowest level since records began in 1999, as harvest 2026 continues to deliver poor results across key…
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Health hub helps hundreds of farmers access vital care
More than 700 people have used a rural health hub aimed at farmers and their families, with around 100 referred over blood pressure concerns since…
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Calls grow for broader review after 51 cattle destroyed in DAERA operation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has renewed calls for a wider independent review into the controversial DAERA operation in Co Tyrone which resulted in the…
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Bluetongue and drought leave livestock farms facing mounting pressure
Ministers are being urged to act as bluetongue and drought pile pressure on livestock farms, bringing animal losses, mounting veterinary bills and…
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Men arrested over suspected illegal waste dumping at Cheshire farm
Two men have been arrested after large quantities of waste were allegedly dumped on farmland beside the River Wheelock in Cheshire. The Environment…
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Scottish produce gains ground as supermarkets step up sourcing
Scottish food is taking a bigger share of supermarket shelves, with major retailers increasing home-grown sourcing, introducing new lines and giving…
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OFC seeks next cohort of farming and rural leaders
Applications have opened for a leadership programme giving people aged 30 to 45 across farming, food and the rural economy the chance to attend the…
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Pylon bill discounts welcomed but farm impacts raise concern
Plans to give households near new electricity pylons up to £2,500 in bill discounts have been welcomed, but ministers are being warned that Britain’s…
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