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High milk output from robot in Antrim

Cow numbers, milk yield and milk components have all been on the rise on Ciaran McNaughton's farm near Corkey.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

High milk output from robot in Antrim

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Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ammonia emissions from dairy cattle dropped 1.4% while the emissions from other cattle fell by 3.5% on foot of lower cattle numbers.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

The proposed changes to UK inheritance tax dominated his two-year term as UFU president.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

New planning rules under review by watchdog

New planning rules under review by watchdog

The new standing advice on ammonia from Natural England is seen by local farmer representatives as a way of unblocking the planning deadlock in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Claire McCormack reports from Germany where she met Christoph Luepschen, a farmer who invested in a €4m AD plant.

FEATURE 4 February 2026

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

The NI Environment Agency has a target to respond to statutory consultations within 21 days, but only 63% of applications meet that target.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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