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Pesticide sales in the EU reached approximately 316,000t in 2024, marking an 8% rise over the previous year, according to research from Eurostat published today (May 13).

The report noted that while the 8% rise in sales foll...

A leading politician has called on Westminster to introduce a fuel subsidy for farmers in Northern Ireland with immediate effect to bolster food security.

Robbie Butler is the chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee.

He said: “Food security is now a political priority. Farmers are currently battling to cope w...

Brazilian beef “should be banned immediately”, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said.

The ICMSA said that the “period of grace” for Brazil to “get its house in order” on antimicrobial use in beef is “stunning”.

The European Commission has said Brazil will be able to resume exports to the EU once it shows “compliance” with restrict...

The next phase of the Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland has been announced.

A new online livestock genetics portal and the eagerly-awaited cattle genotyping scheme were both launched today (Wednesday, May 13) at the Balmoral Show.

The BGP is a £60 million project, which is focused on delivering more accessible genetic information to farmer...

14 people have died on farms in Northern Ireland over the past decade due to falls from height, according to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI).

The authority said that falls while working at height continue to be one of the most serious causes of injury and death on Northern Ireland’s farms.

HSENI deputy chief executive, Bryan Mo...