Northern Ireland

Andrew Muir named as Farming Minister as Sinn Fein's Michelle O’Neill prepares to lead assembly

The Department for Agriculture, environment and rural affairs have issued a proposal to reduce the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bovine Tuberculosis programme

UFU president David Brown said: "We have received many complaints from frustrated members informing us that DAERA's IT system is not working to full capacity. This level of service is completely unacceptable."

Union president says rural licence payers will be further isolated as Good Morning Ulster set to axe popular feature

Heavy rainfall sees fields of potatoes, sprouts and parsnips washed away

Rising flood water in Northern Ireland leaves 100 sheep stranded in field

Police issue appeal for information about two bull semen tanks stolen from Northern Ireland farm

Ulster Farmers' Union president said the decision was a 'major blow' for livestock farmers, adding farming families have been on their knees due to this disease for generations

Concerns action could lead to port chaos and disruption to food production

Proposals were announced which included cutting livestock numbers to meet 2030 targets