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Pig farm building plans must heed looming EU rules

The new rules will apply to integrated units of 118 sows or larger, whereas previously it had been just farms larger than 750 sows.

PIGS 21 October 2026

Pig farm building plans must heed looming EU rules

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Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

PIGS 21 October 2026

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

RENEWABLES 7 October 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

NEWS 23 September 2026

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

BUILDINGS 23 September 2026

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UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

The Ulster Farmers' Union has provided a detailed response to the latest NAP consultation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

High milk output from robot in Antrim

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

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

The first application window for a new grant scheme in NI closes on Thursday 3 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

The public consultation on proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Programme runs to early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

The main farming organisations have welcomed the progress made on finding a new way forward on NAP.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Jack Blakiston-Houston is the managing director at BH Estates in Dundonald.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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 12 May 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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