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Dairy Council for NI names Sports Nutrition Award winner

Dairy

Dairy Council for NI names Sports Nutrition Award winner

Ulster University student Jennifer Connolly, has been named as this year’s winner of the Dairy Council for Northern Irelands’ ‘Sports...
Galway Wool Co-op wins prestigious EU award

Sheep

Galway Wool Co-op wins prestigious EU award

The Galway Wool Co-op was singled out as a ‘Highly Commended Project’ at the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration...
Dairy UK wins ‘milk’ trademark appeal against oat drink brand

Dairy

Dairy UK wins ‘milk’ trademark appeal against oat drink brand

The UK Court of Appeals have ruled in favour of Dairy UK in its case against Oatly, the Swedish Oat...
1,651ha of new forestry planted in 2023 – report

Forestry

1,651ha of new forestry planted in 2023 – report

1,651ha of new forestry was planted in Ireland in 2023, which is well below the current target of 8,000ha/year set...
‘Legen-Dairy’ campaign launched to debunk dairy myths

Agri Health

‘Legen-Dairy’ campaign launched to debunk dairy myths

Agri Aware and the National Dairy Council (NDC) have teamed up to launch the ‘Legen-Dairy’ campaign, which aims to debunk...
25% will use air fryer to cook all or part of Christmas meal – AHDB

Agri-Business

25% will use air fryer to cook all or part of Christmas meal – AHDB

New consumer research data released by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) today (Tuesday, December 3), forecasts a number...
Rural Support launches farm succession awareness roadshow

N.Ireland

Rural Support launches farm succession awareness roadshow

Farm support charity, Rural Support, has launched a series of awareness sessions to assist Northern Ireland’s farming families in succession...
Two Irish CAP projects among ARIA shortlist

CAP / Schemes

Two Irish CAP projects among ARIA shortlist

Two Irish projects have been nominated as finalists in the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024,...
€3m awarded to EU project promoting Cow-Calf Contact system

Dairy

€3m awarded to EU project promoting Cow-Calf Contact system

A new cross-European project aimed at transforming the dairy sector has been launched in 14 different countries, to facilitate a...
Havoc wrought in Kerry as Storm Bert floods sheep farm

Environment

Havoc wrought in Kerry as Storm Bert floods sheep farm

The young couple behind Curraghmore farm are calling on the government and Kerry County Council to provide urgent aid and...
Food processing plays ‘significant role’ in sustainable diet – professor

Dairy

Food processing plays ‘significant role’ in sustainable diet – professor

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland hosted its annual nutrition lecture at Ulster University (UU) on Wednesday, November 20, to...
£50k raised in memory of teen involved in fatal quad bike accident

N.Ireland

£50k raised in memory of teen involved in fatal quad bike accident

£50,650 has been raised in various fundraising events for the charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI), in memory of 14...
John Deere appoints internet sensation as ‘chief tractor kid’

Machinery

John Deere appoints internet sensation as ‘chief tractor kid’

Nine-year-old American social media star, Jackson Laux, who is known for his viral videos which demonstrate his love for farming...
The New York Times ranks Kerrygold as the best butter

Dairy

The New York Times ranks Kerrygold as the best butter

In an article reviewing the best butters available in the US, The New York Times has ranked Kerrygold as the...
NI farm payments rely on Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – MP

N.Ireland

NI farm payments rely on Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging farmers across Northern Ireland to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS),...
Tipperary organic farmer outlines conversion challenges

Dairy

Tipperary organic farmer outlines conversion challenges

An organic farmer from Tipperary is urging farmers to give significant consideration to the criteria necessary for this type of...
French farmers mobilise in protest against Mercosur

Agri Politics

French farmers mobilise in protest against Mercosur

Farmers across France took to the streets last night (Monday, November 18) and today (Tuesday, November 19) to contest the...
Lough Neagh Partnership visits Westminster to discuss future plans

N.Ireland

Lough Neagh Partnership visits Westminster to discuss future plans

Representatives from Lough Neagh Partnership – a group of stakeholders dedicated to the management and preservation of the lake, have...
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