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Northern Ireland
Overturned cattle lorry leaves Northern Ireland motorway closed
James Hanly
Both lanes of the motorway in Northern Ireland were closed after a livestock lorry overturned on the road.
14 May 2025 Northern Ireland
NI mushroom growers fear for future
The NI Mushroom Growers’ Association has said there is now “a very real danger” that the local mushroom sector will disappear.
14 May 2025 Dealer
CAP budget cut is no joke
The single budget proposals of Ursula von der Leyen and the tight timescale for a MFF and a new CAP policy proposal has farmers, politicians and DG Agri officials scrambling.
Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council
However, the statutory body regulating veterinary medicine in Ireland found that the veterinary register has grown by 30% since 2004.
14 May 2025 News
British and Irish Aberdeen Angus youths excel at World Competition
Young Angus enthusiasts from Ireland and the UK took part in the World Angus Youth Competition in Australia this week, writes Nevan McKiernan.
9 May 2025 Pedigree
Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints
A new study has identified that just 2% of Ireland faces no constraints for new wind farm developments, writes Stephen Robb.
7 May 2025 Renewables
Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm
Global energy giant Ørsted has started to build its second Irish solar farm in Cork, which will generate 55MW of electricity once operational.
7 May 2025 Renewables
Minister to negotiate a more 'straight forward' CAP for farmers
Following Programme for Government commitments, Ireland has four key priorities for the next CAP.
6 May 2025 News
Shows are the beating heart of rural Ireland
President of the Irish Shows Association (ISA), Freda Kinnarney, is no stranger to summer shows, having served as secretary of the National Livestock Show in Tullamore for 23 years.
30 April 2025 Pedigree
Volunteers are the backbone of our summer shows
This week we spoke to Jim Harrison, national secretary of the Irish Shows Association.
30 April 2025 Pedigree
Over €112m paid out to refurbish vacant properties
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne published the figures which showed that 2,096 were refurbished back into residential use from vacancy nationwide.
28 April 2025 News
Farming For Nature's advisory service open for applications
The advisory service is available for 50 farms across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers.
26 April 2025 News