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The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association was founded in 1966 and represents traders, manufacturers, processors, distributors, brokers and service providers who are involved in the Northern Ireland agricultural supply trade.

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The Food Fortress scheme developed with the Queen’s University Institute for Global Food Security gives NIGTA a world leading position in the field of feed assurance.

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Our association has been an active contributor to the work of the Greenhouse Gas Action Group. This project has produced a plan for sustainable farm production based on efficient use of inputs providing a model for responsible growth and more profitable farming.

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Environmental Issues

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NIGTA is lobbying effectively on a number of regulatory issues at both local and European level.

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BETTER BY FAR

BETTER BY FAR
Local Feed Advisers trained to tackle emissions from farm. Members of the Feed Adviser Register (FAR) play an integral role advising farmers on...

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“DEAL OR NO DEAL” 

“DEAL OR NO DEAL” 
The recent lack of progress in the Brexit negotiation is causing major concern for the provinces Agri-food businesses. The possibility of a...

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NIGTA RAISE £5,300 FOR RURAL SUPPORT

NIGTA RAISE £5,300 FOR RURAL SUPPORT
The Grain and Feed Trade’s cycle relay has been very well supported in Northern Ireland with £5,300 raised for Rural Support at their cycle event in...

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FEED TRADE TACKLES ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE

FEED TRADE TACKLES ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE
Feed manufacturers and suppliers across Northern Ireland are tackling the challenges of protecting our environment through an educational program...

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FEED DEMAND SOARS ON LACK OF GRASS

The continued dry weather and poor growing conditions have created an unprecedented demand for feed materials to compensate for the shortage of grass...

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CHARITY CYCLE MARATHON

CHARITY CYCLE MARATHON
The local feed trade turned out in force to support the round Britain cycle tour of feed mills and grain businesses throughout the UK. 
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NIGTA SUPPORTS CANCER CHARITY

NIGTA SUPPORTS CANCER CHARITY
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association have this year chosen Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI as the charity to benefit from the funds raised by...

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FEED TRADE RIDES OUT FOR  CHARITY 

FEED TRADE RIDES OUT FOR  CHARITY 
Local Grain Traders and  Feed Merchants are pulling on the lycra and getting on their bikes to support farm charities as part of a UK wide cycle...

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NIGTA Members visited Queens University in September to look around the Global Food Security Unit. Photograph: Columba O'Hare

NIGTA Members visited Queens University in September to look around the Global Food Security Unit. Photograph: Columba O'Hare

Doris Leeman, Secretary, NIGTA and Claudine Heron, Past President, NIGTA chat to new members of the Association Michael and Gail Redmond at the Grain Trade Quarterly Meeting. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
Phelim O'Neill, Chief Executive, NI Meat Exporters Association was the Guest Speaker at the NI Grain Trade Association's Quarterly Meeting and is pictured with Owen Brennan, NIGTA President and Robin Irvine, NIGTA, Chief Executive. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
Visotors to the NIGTA Seminar at Greenmount included from left: Wallace Henry, Rectify; John Kelley, AIC and George Starrett, John Thompson and Sons. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
Visitors to Antrim for the NIGTA Roadshow on Quality Assurance. From left: Alistair Glover, James Glover and Sons; Jane Bond, R and J Lyness; Ian McWhirter, Ian S McWhirter and Paul Sloan, Tullyherron Feeds.
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EVENTS

13
Mar
2019
NIGTA Feed Executive Meeting followed by AGM at 12pm

NIGTA Feed Executive Meeting followed by AGM at 12pm

10:00 am

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Culloden Hotel



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13
Mar
2019
NIGTA Quarterly Lunch

NIGTA Quarterly Lunch

12:30 pm

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Culloden Hotel



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11
Apr
2019
NIGTA Annual Dinner

NIGTA Annual Dinner

7:00 pm

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Culloden Hotel



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NIGTA FEED FORUM

  • “DEAL OR NO DEAL” 
  • FEED TRADE TACKLES ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE
  • FEED DEMAND SOARS ON LACK OF GRASS
  • FACING THE CHALLENGES OF BREXIT
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