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Northern Ireland
NI sheep industry leaders deliver stark warning at Stormont
David Wright
Cuts to farm payments could have a devastating impact on the NI sheep industry, MLAs have been told.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Fears grow about NI farm budget cut
Minister Muir is pressing for the annual budget for NI agriculture, which equates to around £330m, to be index linked with inflation.
11 September 2024 News
How six farmers fared in appeals against the Department of Agriculture
The annual report of the Agriculture Appeals Office has shown that 48% of appeals taken by farmers were successfully contested with the plaintiff receiving a payment or not receiving a penalty.
BPS money cut more than expected
Farmers have noted that their BPS money is down more than they had expected.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir has ‘serious concerns’ for NI farm budget
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal earlier this week. Peter McCann reports
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Managing hedgerow habitat on farms
The open period for cutting hedgerows runs from 1 September to 28 February.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour silent on UK farm budget
Farm Minister Daniel Zeichner gave some insight into Labour’s plans for farm schemes when he said the new government “will not be over-turning the applecart”.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
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
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Cattle driving diversity on the Belfast Hills
Crumlin farmers Michael and Judy Meharg rent land at Slievenacloy for conservation grazing. Peter McCann reports
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Supplementary payment runs for CRISS and CISYF
A total of €5.5m is being paid to CRISS applicants, while €3.5m in additional funding is being paid to young farmer scheme participants.
19 June 2024 Schemes