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Northern Ireland

The latest farming news and developments in Northern Ireland from the Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with breaking news stories from the agriculture sector.

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Sharp decline in UK sheep meat production

A 7.9% decline in the UK's prime sheep kill has led to a major drop in the tonnage of domestic lamb and hogget during 2024.

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Slatabogie heifer calves sell to 5,500gns

An on-farm production sale of breeding heifers from Slatabogie Holsteins saw heifer calves top the trade at 5,500 guineas

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Dale Farm to increase winter bonus payment

The co-op has confirmed it will offer additional support to members this winter.

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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We must keep MV out, warns sheep vet

DAERA is currently considering whether to continue with a Maedi Visna surveillance programme in NI. David Wright reports

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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BCR cap unlikely to be breached

Payments to farmers under the beef carbon reduction scheme are capped at 352,000 eligible cattle

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Proposals put on vet medicines

Various proposals have been put to the UK government in an attempt to solve a potential crisis around vet medicine supply in NI

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Over 13,000 TB reactors to end of August

The latest TB figures published by DAERA cover the eight months to the end of August 2024

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Finding a work-life balance in dairying

David Wright reports from the autumn meeting of the Ulster Grassland Society held on the Pollock dairy farm in Tyrone

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Dramatic fall in MV testing costs

The cost of testing for Maedi Visna in NI sheep imports have fallen to a low level in 2024

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND