⚠️Last call! We are consulting on views from stakeholders on proposals to introduce herd restrictions to help eradicate BVD. Closes tmw tue 20 Dec. Reply at daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/ nidirect Ulster Farmers' Union NILGA Dairy Council NI AFBI CAFRE LMC NI Elaine Mitchell Nicola Weir

Some singing farmers for you to enjoy this festive season! bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d…

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📢 Calling NI farmers 📢Interested in how #agtech could help ur business? TODAY's the last chance to register for tomo's event in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, sharing knowledge on how to future-proof #agriculture, in partnership with EIT Food & others. Details👉🏻bit.ly/3QfDCkM

Reminder! The Single Application and Map Service and Entitlements Transfer Service is now open. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/opening-d… nidirect AFBI Ulster Farmers' Union YFCU President NILGA CAFRE Farming Life FarmWeek Farmers Journal NI Nicola Weir Elaine Mitchell

It's obviously not the biggest story in town today! But given that 1.8 million cows are tested every year in Northern Ireland any delay in TB tests will cause big problems for farmers

The curious cows are interested in my broadcast equipment as I get ready to go live on ⁦BBC Radio Ulster⁩ from day 1 of the ⁦Balmoral Show⁩

📍#SNHS_NI ZONE 2 REGISTRATIONS📍 Please note registrations for Zone 2 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme open on 26 June. #farmers will be notified if they're eligible for Zone 2, covering Co Armagh & all of Co Fermanagh and South Tyrone. #soil AFBI Ulster Farmers' Union CAFRE

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has "temporarily paused" some planning applications on farms - Elaine Mitchell bbc.in/3oTePtH

Zone 2 registrations opened a week ago for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme and Dr Rachel Cassidy was interviewed by Elaine Mitchell BBC Radio Ulster about #SNHS_NI on how farmers will benefit from the scheme and how to sign up Ulster Farmers' Union AFBI DAERA bit.ly/SNHS_Registrat…

Woman almost dies trying to save dog from cattle bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

⚠️Farmers plse remain vigilant & mindful of your own safety when protecting premises & livestock in #StormDebi -move livestock away from watercourses & onto higher ground if at risk from flooding -ensure livestock have adequate shelter -report flooding on 0300 2000 100 nidirect

The North Antrim coast is a big draw for tourists and locals alike, but people will face having to pay to park in some of the areas most popular towns. Causeway Coast and Glens council says it has no option but to charge for parking or increase rates to bring in needed revenue.

Friends become 'enemies' for the Balmoral Show bbc.in/4dHyIs8

Good morning- don’t forget sun cream today! Here’s an article on the impact of skin cancer and how agencies are using the Balmoral Show to reach out to farmers to emphasise how at risk they are ⬇️

Outdoor workers including farmers are at greater risk of skin cancer. It is has grown 6 fold in males. It is the most common cancer to be diagnosed with. Looking forward to a great event NFU Mutual Ulster Farmers' Union Action Cancer Gerry Gormley nigelhart to drive this message home 👏🏻Elaine Mitchell

Check your skin and protect it! Thanks so much to Aidan for sharing his story. And to Rebecca Orr and Gerry Gormley along with Action Cancer a really important message from the Balmoral Show today.

The search for Northern Ireland’s mysterious moth bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We’d a first class team in Magherafelt overnight for our election results programme who make it all happen. Including the Elaines! Pictured is our producer Elaine Dunseath TV director Elaine Marley north-east reporter Elaine Mitchell and me at about 730 this morning 🤓

Passengers left stranded on the Villa Vie Residences cruise ship in Belfast may be about to set sail after a five-month wait 🚢 bbc.in/4ejHuwC