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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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Henderson wins UGS grassland competition

Kilkeel beef and sheep farm, James Henderson, has won the Ulster Grassland Society's grassland farmer of the year award.

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Beef continues to set weekly record highs

Prime cattle prices in NI are running more than 60p/kg above the equivalent week in January 2024.

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Lifetime assurance back on the agenda

Previous attempts to introduce the concept of lifetime farm assurance have failed

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Bird flu strikes large egg unit in England

A large egg laying unit is to be culled in England due to confirmation of bird flu at the premises.

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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MLAs refuse to back down on Muir penalties

Minister Muir has sought to reverse a change to the cross-compliance penalty regime in NI.

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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News in-brief from across NI agriculture

Weekly round-up of news in-brief from across the NI agriculture industry

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Review highlights ‘urgent need’ to simplify farm assurance

A comprehensive independent review of UK Farm Assurance schemes was published on Monday

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Muir outlines plans for new TB group

A new TB group is to come forward with a plan to help tackle bovine TB in NI.

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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The next stage in the inheritance tax campaign

Tractor rallies have been organised for across Northern Ireland this Saturday 25 January

22 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND