Northern Ireland

The group has warned the changes could ‘change family farming as we know it’

The National Sheep Association (NSA) said it held a ‘constructive’ meeting with Minister Andrew Muir and key officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

New report says UK farmers face economic impact of up to £80m

"This was a shocking case of animal neglect and animal suffering."

Sean Fitzpatrick, of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers' Association, said: "How can anyone expect our sheep farmers to maintain this when their income, which needs to support not only a business but a home, is getting significantly cut?"

'There should be no excuses when it comes to safety,' says one farmer

Farmer launches safety campaign following spate of on-farm quad bike incidents

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

"Agriculture has a significant role economically, socially, culturally and environmentally"

Tributes paid to youngster as Northern Ireland marks fourth farm-related death in as many weeks