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County Antrim farmer fined for polluting river resulting in death of fish
A County Antrim farmer has been fined £1,500 following a serious pollution incident that resulted in the death of fish and contamination...
Jun 6, 2025


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4, 2025


Farm Families Health Checks team prepares for a packed summer of community outreach
The Farm Families team at Balmoral Show with partners who joined them throughout the event. Following a highly successful appearance at...
Jun 4, 2025


Maximising lamb performance: Expert strategies from CAFRE for Northern Ireland flock owners in 2025
Rachel Megarrell, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser As lambing season unfolds and ewes and lambs settle into grazing, UK flock owners face the...
Jun 1, 2025


Farmers demand withdrawal of NAP Proposals: “Minister must listen or go,” says TUV MLA
Councillor Christopher Jamieson, Timothy Gaston MLA, Mel Lucas and Councillor Allister Kyle at Wednesday’s event. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston ...
May 31, 2025


Combined innovations can deliver ammonia reduction of up to 54%, CAFRE research finds
Use of stabilised urea reduces ammonia emissions at the CAFRE Dairy Centre. By Judith McCord, Senior Air Quality Technologist, CAFRE The...
May 29, 2025


Kells breeder secures double victory at Balmoral Show 2025 Beltex Championship
Sophie McAllister, judge Sue Wilkinson and Elizabeth McAllister pictured with the Balmoral Show Beltex Champion and Reserve Champion. The...
May 29, 2025


North Antrim beef farm reaps rewards from red clover integration
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Faith Stewart discusses the many benefits of red clover for a beef farm. A progressive beef farming...
May 28, 2025


County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28, 2025


Muir calls for tax relief to protect Northern Ireland’s farming future
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has called on Defra Minister Steve Reed MP to ask the UK Treasury for a “mitigating measure that...
May 28, 2025


Technology demonstration farms now open for group visit bookings across Northern Ireland
Alastair McNeilly from Muckamore, is one of CAFRE’s beef grassland management Technology Demonstration Farmers. Book now to visit a TDF...
May 27, 2025


Avian Influenza Prevention Measures to end in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the lifting of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone...
May 27, 2025


Multi-species swards: A game-changer for Northern Ireland’s farmers
As Northern Ireland’s agricultural sector grapples with mounting environmental, production, and financial pressures, innovative solutions...
May 25, 2025


CAFRE urges farmers to join Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training in June
Dr Steven Johnston and Mary-Ann Alexander, from CAFRE have marked a significant achievement as the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
May 24, 2025


North Antrim MLA warns Nutrient Action Plan threatens family farms
Inset: North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford In a stark warning to policymakers, North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford has branded the proposed...
May 23, 2025


Improving grassland productivity: CAFRE advises farmers to prioritise weed control
Jack Friar, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser encourages farmers to act now to control the growth of weeds to improve sward quality and...
May 19, 2025


NI Water issues urgent call to prevent herbicide contamination of water supplies
NI Water is urging farmers, gardeners and land managers across Northern Ireland to take extra care when using plant protection products,...
May 18, 2025


DAERA warns landowners to control noxious weeds or face penalties
Common Ragwort The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a formal reminder to farmers and...
May 17, 2025


Big Lunch at Ballymena Livestock Market celebrates and supports farming families
Event organisers from NHSCT and Ballymena Livestock Mart with representatives from the various organisations who took part in the Big...
May 17, 2025


Lough Neagh Partnership launches ‘Connected Landscapes’ roadshow to address water quality crisis
The Lough Neagh Partnership has announced a series of public information evenings titled Connected Landscapes: How Your Local River...
May 16, 2025
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