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Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has said that small farmers and rural communities could be negatively impacted if DAERA persists with their plans to increase the minimum farm claim size from the current 3 hectares to 5 hectares. Newry and Armagh Westminster candidate DáireHughes said: “DAERA is proposing to increase the minimum claim size for the […]
The Government’s recent announcement confirming an extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme has been welcomed by Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart. “The five-year extension is welcome news for agriculture and horticulture in Northern Ireland. Both sectors have been severely impacted by a shortage of labour in recent years. The announcement from DEFRA Secretary of State […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the Balmoral Show today. Around 110,000 people are expected to visit during the four-days of the Show. The Ministers were given a tour of the Healthy Horticulture Marquee, viewing the various trade stands as well as the equestrian classes. They also visited the Christian […]
The DUP’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Westminster spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP is urging farmers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity in a bid to combat rural crime in Northern Ireland. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart expressed her concerns at the rising incidence of crime in rural communities. “Criminals are very active in our […]
Bank presents farming and economic update, including the annual Ulster Fry Index While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is the weather with a continued dry period long over due. Farmers may need additional cash to help them through a prolonged winter […]
Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the clear opposition by farmers to the punitive TB proposals from the British Government. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I welcome the results of the DAERA consultation, showing a clear opposition to the British government proposals to reduce bTB compensation to farmers in the north. “Under these proposals, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has organised a public meeting in Ballymacnab hall for farmers with DAERA to discuss future funding for farmers here amid the loss of former EU funding. The Sinn Féin councillor for Cusher said: “This meeting will be held on Thursday 7th March at 7:30pm in Ballymacnab community hall. “Farmers all […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to lobby the BBC on concerns it is isolating the rural community by axing a long running farming show. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is to write to BBC Northern Ireland director, Adam Smyth to urge him to reconsider a potential move to end the rural […]
Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd. Mr McGladdery pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following the discovery that Mr McGladdery had moved 42 […]
Banbridge farmer Stephen Donald, of Carrick Road, Loughbrickland, was convicted at Newry Magistrates Court today of two charges of failure to notify the movement of cattle out of his herd or death of cattle. Fifty-three-year-old Mr Donald pleaded guilty and was fined £700 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following a cattle identification inspection of […]
DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said that the ongoing slippage in milk price is a cause of great concern for the local dairy industry, and that if current trends continue into the autumn and winter period, the industry will face significant pressures. Speaking from Westminster, the Upper Bann representative said: “We have a deeply […]
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