Northern Ireland

Efforts continue in bid save rural primary school in Northern Ireland from closure

Education

Efforts continue in bid save rural primary school in Northern Ireland from closure

Supporters campaigning against the closure of St Malachy's Primary School in Kilclief travelled to Stormont to present a petition strengthened by signatures from across the local area and beyond

clock 01 July 2026 • 3 min read
Hefty reward available in return for info on rural crimes across Northern Ireland

Rural crime

Hefty reward available in return for info on rural crimes across Northern Ireland

The reward will be offered for a period of three months until September 26, with people urged to get in touch with any relevant information

clock 29 June 2026 • 1 min read
Farming unions set out asks as new Food Security Minister settles into new role

Politics

Farming unions set out asks as new Food Security Minister settles into new role

Stephen Morgan says he is keen to learn as groups emphasise agricultural challenges

clock 21 June 2026 • 2 min read
UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction

Farm Business

UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction

The new SPS Agreement is due to be introduced mid 2027, although Defra say this is an 'ambitious' target

clock 20 June 2026 • 2 min read
Food Standards Agency accused of ignoring High Court ruling on inspection and enforcement charges

Farm Business

Food Standards Agency accused of ignoring High Court ruling on inspection and enforcement charges

Groups urge organisation to rethink following judgment which branded the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) main and enforcement rate as unlawful

clock 17 June 2026 • 3 min read
Everything farming families need to know about the RABI Return to School Grant opening on June 15

Farm Life

Everything farming families need to know about the RABI Return to School Grant opening on June 15

Scheme offers £200 per school-aged child to help cover the rising costs of education essentials

clock 01 June 2026 • 1 min read
Locally sourced 'wool logs' help peatland restoration in Antrim hills

Environment

Locally sourced 'wool logs' help peatland restoration in Antrim hills

The Ulster farmers Union (UFU) and Ulster Wildlife collaborate on an innovative wool restoration trial on Slievenanee Mountain

clock 01 June 2026 • 3 min read
Rural crime up 24% in Northern Ireland as crisis deepens

Rural crime

Rural crime up 24% in Northern Ireland as crisis deepens

While overall UK crime fell by 6%, the cost affecting Northern Ireland has risen to over £2 million

clock 30 May 2026 • 2 min read
Cost of rural crime drops to £41.5m, according to NFU Mutual report

Rural crime

Cost of rural crime drops to £41.5m, according to NFU Mutual report

Although the cost of rural crime across the UK fell by 6%, in Scotland it rose by 14% reaching £1.4 million

clock 28 May 2026 • 5 min read
Falls from height one of most serious causes of injuries and death on NI farms

Farm Safety

Falls from height one of most serious causes of injuries and death on NI farms

Two farmers have died this year due to falls when working from height

clock 16 May 2026 • 3 min read