Northern Ireland is part of the island of Ireland - the 'Emerald Isle' an island lying in Western Europe surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north, west and south and the Irish Sea on the east. Renowned for its mild yet wet rainy climate Northern Ireland boasts a unique landscape of lush green fields, rolling hills and low mountain ranges.

When in Northern Ireland, you are never more than 80 miles from the sea and a coastline offering golden, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, hidden harbours and bays. The lakes and rivers, the coastal views and ever-changing sky-scapes that are so much part of the landscape.

The weather is not predictable, but then much of the beauty of the landscape is due to the changeable climate. The temperature rarely falls below freezing due to the tempering Gulf Stream winds which buffet the west coast of Ireland along with the maritime air - a thriving fertile island with an abundance of green, natural and wholesome grazing land.

• Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance means that the highest European production methods are used by farmers to ensure uncompromising food safety, high animal welfare and care for the environment.
• The Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance Scheme guarantees you quality, safety and traceability.
• A specified Product Standard which goes beyond the minimum legislation and demands 'best practice' has to be met by producers (farmers) if they are to be approved and become members of the Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance Scheme. The Standard includes 82 separate Codes of Practice.
• Producers are regularly inspected by an independent Product Certification Body to ensure they conform to the Standard.