Lack of extra TB funding in NI's draft budget will 'slow progression'

Ulster 草榴社区' Union said the failure to allocate separate funding for TB control, particularly to support wildlife intervention measures, was a 'missed opportunity'

17 March 2025 鈥� 2 min read

The Ulster 草榴社区' Union said while the Northern Ireland Executive's proposal to ring-fence the agricultural budget was a major win, the lack of additional funding for TB would slow the industry's progression....

Heroic farmers deserve dedicated fund for efforts in tackling rural wildfires, MP claims

草榴社区, landowners and rural communities played a vital role in supporting emergency services to tackle several wildfire outbreaks in the summer. Is it time for the Government to support those who have been left out of pocket since?

Chris Brayford

19 December 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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EU- Mercosur free-trade deal protests in Brussels become violent

13 arrests were made according to local police

Mia Willemsen

19 December 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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Elderly farmers write letter to Starmer asking which day they need to die to avoid 'immoral' family farm tax

The farmers, both over 90 years-old, said Inheritance Tax changes could lead to their farm business being split up and sold, leaving them trapped in an unfair system. They asked the Prime Minister what date they need to die to avoid tax reforms

Chris Brayford

19 December 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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