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Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, had three priority messages to communicate at this year’s Balmoral Show. These are: the need to secure a higher farm support fund for agriculture in Northern Ireland; the necessity to push...

Changes to permitted development rights Written by The Team Photo credit: Sarah Stewart We want to make it easier for farmers to strengthen their businesses. To that end, several changes to permitted development rights are coming into effect from 21 May. The changes are the result of a...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Armagh dairy farmer, William Irvine, has been elected as the new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) for a two year term. Irvine will head up the UFU’s new leadership team which was unveiled yesterday (Wednesday, May 1) at its Annual...

Reports the 970 acre 'Sibleyback farm' on Bodmin has been sold to rewilders....£10 million to turn it into native woodland and bog. Where does this all end?

What is a Local Plan? And why you should get involved when thinking about your housing future For those looking to take their first steps on the housing ladder, it can be a daunting process. Lack of housing stock, affordability, mortgage rates and deposits and the cost of living crisis can...

Up early, long drive yesterday so half-way I swung in to a midlands services treat myself to a takeaway coffee. As I picked up my major chain standard-size latte, I raised an eyebrow as the smiling attendant greeted me with "Anything else? Okay, that'll be just £4.40, please". Surprised, I...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A ‘not in my back yard’ state of mind from objectors to rural development is holding rural communities back, according to a poll from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). The association’s poll of more than 1,000 people living in...

Listening to general public interviewed yesterday after the budget, all the younger (well they sounded it) were saying taxes should go up to pay for services etc. one older Irish guy said let people decide what they spend their money on. Made me think the younger generation would rather have...

This is about mass immigration only, not about targeted immigration or marriage to British nationals, or legitimate workers, students etc.

I ask the above as @Farmer dyke and @Gerbert, have explained in answer to my thread “River/dyke cleaning,Question for farmers in Holland/Netherlands, that the “Waterboards”, dictate how waterways must be “Cleaned”. So repeating my self, why is the UK Environment Agency so so opposed, hell bent...