Rapid advances made by the crop biotechnology sector offer huge benefits for farmers, the economy and the environment, say plant breeders.

The horse industry in Northern Ireland is worth up to £212m a year to the wider economy, according to a report commissioned by the government.

3D imagery systems will be trialled by Arla UK 360 farmers to help them identify changes in each cow’s physical wellbeing, mobility and weight before they are visible to the human eye.

Numerous projects are set to receive funding worth £31.2m so they can use the latest technologies to help farmers cut down on pollution and produce more food.

The uncertainty created out of brexit is spilling over to the agriculture sector now. There are fears regarding the future of farming subsidies after brexit which has led to a fall in farmland prices in the UK.

A major farming organisation in the UK has urged the government to ensure long term future supply of migrant labour in agriculture. It insisted that the government must encourage full time workers in the agricultural sector.

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