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NI poultry sector ‘worried’ amid bird flu outbreaks – cllr
A Co. Tyrone-based councillor and farmer, has observed “concern and worry” among the Northern Irish poultry sector, amid rising cases...
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AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax
AIB’s head of corporate banking in Northern Ireland has commented on the decision to include farm land within the remit...
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Antrim tractor club raises £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts, an Antrim-based community group, have raised £12,700 in funding for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI). Over the...
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Investigation underway into third suspected bird flu case in Co. Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) this evening (Tuesday, February 24) confirmed that it is investigating a...
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Angus Youth Challenge finalists take part in media training workshop
The four Northern Ireland finalists from the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge recently took part in a media training workshop...
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No poultry classes at 2025 Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agriculture Society, the organisers behind the Balmoral Show, were “disappointed” to announce that there will be no...
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Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed
Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
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Monitor BCS as freshly calved cows are in an energy deficit
It can be easy for farmers to take their eyes off the ball when balancing their herd’s diet and body...
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16,000 birds to be culled in new suspected bird flu case in Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed today (Sunday, February 23) that it is investigating a...
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UFU to attend Pancake Day Rally in London
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed it will participate in the ‘Pancake Day Rally’ in London next month, in...
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What are the cost benefits of feeding milk replacer vs whole milk
At this time of the year, farmers often move from feeding whole milk to feeding milk replacer, in order to...
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The importance of adblue explained
Adblue is a fluid that suddenly appeared on the scene just over 20 years ago, as emission standards began to...
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New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI
A new start-up business will launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area. The...
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FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance...
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High global demand sees UK red meat exports soar – AHDB
Soaring global demand for beef has helped the value of British red meat exports reach a record high of £1.77...
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Testing confirms presence of avian influenza in NI
The chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (commonly known as...
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NI programme to include ‘fairer and more proportionate’ penalty system
Members of Stormont’s Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, were briefed on the “fairer and more proportionate” penalty system...
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Spring grazing: Allocations can be a process of trial and error
Many farmers have been enjoying the dry conditions early this spring, which has allowed a smooth spring grazing for the...
