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Rural areas miss out in new homes scheme

Rural Development

Rural areas miss out in new homes scheme

Planning rules relaxed as Government announces long-term housing plan

clock 25 July 2023 • 2 min read
Initial BPS payment to arrive on August 1

Farm Business

Initial BPS payment to arrive on August 1

Government says it recognises importance of support ahead of 2027 phase out

clock 25 July 2023 • 2 min read
Summer holidays spark livestock worrying warning

Sheep worrying

Summer holidays spark livestock worrying warning

Farmers urged to be extra vigilant as dog walkers descend on countryside

clock 25 July 2023 • 2 min read
Ulster Farmers Union backs #Farm24

Farm24

Ulster Farmers Union backs #Farm24

Farmers in Northern Ireland pledge support to FG's 24 Hours in Farming campaign

clock 24 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farming groups hit back against study that claims cutting out meat equivalent to taking 8 million cars off the road

Environment

Farming groups hit back against study that claims cutting out meat equivalent to taking 8 million cars off the road

Latest Oxford University study branded 'disappointing' and 'simplistic' by industry

clock 24 July 2023 • 2 min read
AHDB and ITN team up for new farming show

Farming With Nature

AHDB and ITN team up for new farming show

Farming a Greener Future will showcase how livestock farming can have a positive impact on nature as well as food security

clock 20 July 2023 • 2 min read
Consumers left to count the cost as fert firms enjoy record profits

Prices & Trends

Consumers left to count the cost as fert firms enjoy record profits

New analysis shows fertiliser profits have jumped 500 per cent since 2020

clock 20 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farmers issued with signs to protect public from livestock

Farm Safety

Farmers issued with signs to protect public from livestock

NFU Mutual has launched new signage to encourage countryside visitors to be aware of cattle

clock 19 July 2023 • 2 min read
Coffey could face uncertain future as Sunak considers reshuffle

Politics

Coffey could face uncertain future as Sunak considers reshuffle

Defra could be targeted following a turbulent week of by-elections and a key resignation

clock 19 July 2023 • 3 min read
Killer cows group demands electric fences to protect walkers from cattle

Tourism

Killer cows group demands electric fences to protect walkers from cattle

Farmers are being asked to do more to prevent livestock-related incidents

clock 19 July 2023 • 2 min read