Northern Ireland

Magherafelt farmer Brian McCartney had allowed pigs to roam freely with effluent 'ponding' at the site

Alice Bothwell, 20, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, is an agricultural student at Harper Adams University

Latest figures from DAERA show Northern Ireland farmers see income fall from £609 million in 2022 to £341 million

The party has delivered its General Election manifesto setting out its priorities for farmers and rural communities in Northern Ireland

The Democratic Unionist Party has made a number of pledges to support farmers and the vital role of food security before voters head to the polls on July 4

Countryside Alliance and Jeremy Clarkson urge young people to show their support for farming industry

NFU Cymru livestock board chair Rob Lewis said: "We need a robust, future proof and cost-effective system that can be totally aligned with a modernised cattle database"

Daera said farm businesses which have not yet applied are urged to do so now to avoid late claim penalties and to allow enough time to check that their information is accurate

"We have big plans for the future and are looking forward to the next step of this journey"