UFU dairy committee lobby for COVID-19 support
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) dairy committee held a virtual meeting last night (17 June) to discuss the £25m support package for the agri-food sector, that is earmarked (Continue Reading)
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NI Agricultural Show dates
With the countdown on to Balmoral in just a couple of weeks time, Farm Gazette is planning ahead! Below are the dates of this years Agri shows. Wednesday 10th – (Continue Reading)
NI food firms well placed to capitalise on opportunities
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry is well placed to capitalise on any opportunities that the UK’s exit from the EU may present, Ulster Bank said today. Speaking at (Continue Reading)
Invitation to Holstein Open Day on 22nd April
Holstein Northern Ireland has announced details of an open day taking place later this month. The one-day event on Saturday 22nd April will be hosted by the 150-cow (Continue Reading)
Lely’s lucky prize winner
Four-year-old Ashton Wallace from Antrim was the lucky winner of a Lely Discovery barn cleaner in a charity prize draw. The winning ticket was drawn on New Years Eve (Continue Reading)
Close of Entries approaches for Balmoral Show
Karen Hughes and Kendall Glenn, RUAS, remind exhibitors that entries for Balmoral Show 2017 close on Wednesday 15th March. Entries can be made online at balmoralshow.co.uk (Continue Reading)
Balmoral Show 2017 countdown
Looking four-ward to a four day Balmoral Show in 2017 is Colin McDonald, RUAS Chief Executive, Richard Donnan, Ulster Bank’s Head of Northern Ireland, Rhonda Geary, (Continue Reading)
Insight into Northern Ireland farm incomes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2016. Revisions have been made to (Continue Reading)
McIlveen announces record Basic Payment performance in December
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that her Department has delivered a record Basic Payment performance in December. Miss McIlveen had set a target of (Continue Reading)
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