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Northern Ireland
Red Tractor facing ‘damaging’ situation, report finds
Peter McCann
The review into the governance of Red Tractor was commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union in October 2023
12 January 2024 Podcast
News podcast: Bord Bia tables QA changes, IFA's AGM and land leasing prices
Listen now to get the latest on proposed Bord Bia quality assurance scheme changes for beef farmers, straw prices and the IFA AGM.
10 January 2024 News
Beef farmers should buy from QA herds - Bord Bia
The controversial proposal states that 'bought-in livestock should be purchased from Bord Bia certified herds'.
Bord Bia tells beef farmers to buy cattle from QA farms
Use of LESS slurry spreading technology is also proposed under possible changes to Origin Green.
10 January 2024 News
Farmers should be paid for carbon audits
Letter to the NI Editor on carbon audits From Robert Wilson, Randalstown
1 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor has delivered for UK beef farmers
UK farmers are pushing back against pushing the Red Tractor standard further, but it has delivered value.
27 October 2023 News
Over 1,400 farmers removed from SCEP
Some 17,600 farmers remain in SCEP following the removal of those who did not meet the SBLAS requirement.
25 October 2023 News
Red Tractor bolt-on will cause ‘duplication’ in NI
The new module was announced last week, although it has received an angry response from farmer representatives.
18 October 2023 Northern Ireland