Red Tractor
Peter McCann on 24 Mar 2021
New Johne’s test a ‘game changer’
A new diagnostic test for Johne’s control on farms has been developed by scientists at QUB
Peter McCann on 17 Feb 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Peter McCann on 06 Jan 2021
Online medicine record proposed for Red Tractor
The proposals, which are due to come into effect from November 2021, are for both the dairy scheme and the beef and lamb scheme.
Peter McCann on 16 Dec 2020
Ruffling feathers for NI poultry producers
There are a lot of issues on the agenda for the UFU poultry committee. Peter McCann speaks to its chair Ronnie Wells.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Dec 2020
Ministers north and south to discuss PGI
Final version of PGI application published prior to submission but opposition remains in NI.
Kieran Mailey on 04 Nov 2020
NI trends: prime cattle in demand but cow trade easing; lamb prices rising
Beef prices in Northern Ireland remain robust for prime cattle, although the cow trade is easing. Base quotes on lambs are also rising.
Kieran Mailey on 04 Nov 2020
NI prime cattle trade remains buoyant
Processing demand for prime beef cattle remains strong at abattoirs in NI
on 04 Nov 2020
Market Insights: defending market share in Britain
Brexit will be a huge challenge to Irish food and drink exports to Britain but we are well established and have a strong position to defend.
Adam Woods on 21 Oct 2020
Beef prices: quotes for cows back as prime cattle hold
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, with markets holding steady.
Contributor on 07 Oct 2020
Farmer Writes: classic kit gets harvest job done
Our MF400 combine has now completed its 56th harvest writes, Robert McConaghy.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Sep 2020
Profits double for Foyle Food Group in 2019
Lorcan Allen and Phelim O’Neill examine the financial accounts of two of Northern Ireland’s largest meat processing companies to ascertain the level of profits being made by the meat industry.
David Wright on 19 Aug 2020
Johne’s Disease plan part of Red Tractor
NI farmers can sign up to a voluntary scheme developed by animal health and welfare NI
Kieran Mailey on 15 Jul 2020
Farmers get June milk price boost
Across all NI processors base prices for milk are up 1.25p to 1.5p per litre.
Peter McCann on 10 Jun 2020
Revised herd health plan in Tyrone
Herd health plans should be reviewed and updated regularly with a vet. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 03 Jun 2020
Plans to re-start farm inspections differ
The Red Tractor quality assurance scheme is pursuing its plans for 'remote assessments' conducted via video call.
David Wright on 27 May 2020
Biggest beef price spike in years
NI farmers report that deals are still available well ahead of base quotes for U-3 grades
Peter McCann on 22 Apr 2020
Red Tractor planning video call audits
All on-site visits were suspended last month due to coronavirus restrictions on travel and social distancing.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Apr 2020
UK public sector catering meat reduction could hit Irish beef markets
Target of 20% meat reduction in meals would hit demand for Irish exports.
Peter McCann on 19 Mar 2020
FQAS audits cancelled on NI beef and sheep farms
Quality assurance inspections on Northern Ireland beef and sheep farms have been called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Mar 2020
Retailer specifications: what Irish and UK buyers demand
Both UK retail and non retail customers told the Power report that meeting specifications was necessary to do business.