Sheep
Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November
The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland almost hit 30,000 head during the month of...
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Beef
'Too many suckler calves are under fed and not reaching their growth potential'
The vast majority of suckler calves are not reaching their full growth potential, according to Harper Adams’ Beef Specialist Simon...
Beef
4 things to remember when transporting livestock
Under transport legislation livestock must be fit for an intended journey before the journey starts and the livestock must also...
Beef
Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland
There has been a significant increase in the number of young bull slaughterings in Northern Irish this year, according to...
Sheep
Under finished lambs now an issue in Northern Ireland
There has been an increase in the number of under finished lambs presenting for slaughter in Northern Ireland, according to...
Sheep
6% fall in Northern Irish lamb imports in September
There has been a 6% fall in the number of Northern Irish lambs crossing the border for direct slaughter in...
Beef
Weaker Sterling sees Irish cattle exports to the North drop by 72%
A weaker Sterling and steady Northern Irish supplies have seen Irish cattle exports to the North decline by 72%, figures...
Beef
North/south heifer price differential widens to almost 13c/kg
The price differential of R3 grade heifers between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland widened to 12.9c/kg for the...
N.Ireland
Imports of Northern Irish lamb for slaughter fall in August
The number of Northern Irish lambs crossing the border for direct slaughter in the Republic dropped in August, recent figures...
Beef
North/south heifer price differential narrows again
The price differential between R3 grade heifers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland narrowed to 3.4c/kg for the...
Beef
Irish share of UK beef market falls in first half of 2016
Ireland’s share of the UK imported beef market fell over the first six months of 2016, according to latest figures...
N.Ireland
Over 21,000 more calves registered in Northern Ireland so far this year
The total number of calves registered in Northern Ireland up until the end of July increased by over 21,000 compared to...
Sheep
More Northern Irish lambs expected to be slaughtered in the Republic
The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic is expected to increase, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Beef
Factories take 'wait and see' approach on beef price in the wake Brexit vote
Beef factories have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach on prices for next week following the UK’s decision to leave...
Agri-Business
Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate
Today, the pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years after the UK defied market expectations to vote...
N.Ireland
'Northern Ireland playing catch up on BVD but is on target'
The new BVD eradication scheme in Northern Ireland is on track to meet its target in full, according to the...
N.Ireland
Cross-border beef price gap falls from almost €200 to €3/head
The differential in R3 steer prices between the Republic and Northern Ireland narrowed considerably from 45.6p/kg in April 2015 to...
N.Ireland
Continued growth in Northern Irish beef calf births in 2016
The number of beef calves on the ground in Northern Ireland has jumped 19% so far this year, the latest...
