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Northern Ireland
DAERA consider on-off slurry ban
Peter McCann
A 37-point action plan to improve water quality was published by the department last week after receiving approval by ministers in the NI Executive
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers in danger of information overload
The detailed results from the soil nutrient health scheme in NI are not easily interpreted or understood.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Factories caught with too many TB cattle
A reduction in TB testing on farms is having negative consequences for the local meat trade
NIAPA wants 3ha claim size retained
The chair of NIAPA has said his organisation favours a retention of the status quo
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
More water quality rules needed - Muir
The current NAP includes rules around closed periods for spreading slurry and fertiliser, as well as minimum slurry storage requirements.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
2p/l increase at Dale Farm and Leprino
Two of Northern Ireland's leading milk processors have announced a 2p/l increase for June.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
TB payment cuts shelved for now
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said cuts could not be completely ruled out because DAERA’s budget is 'very constrained'
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
NI farm incomes take a 44% hit
DAERA has published its latest estimates for family farm incomes in NI
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser register a sign of new approach
A new fertiliser database is to be introduced by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir digs in on 5ha claim area
Minister Muir dismissed the argument that small farms should be allowed to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment as it can help with getting planning permission.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Tighter fertiliser rules on the table
Establishment of an online database which records details about the movement of fertiliser on to individual farms is part of the plan
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland