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Northern Ireland
Total farm debt remains stable in NI
Peter McCann
The figures cover bank loans and overdrafts only, so the likes of asset finance and merchant credit is not included.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Red diesel prices drop
Price quotes on red diesel have slipped to a three year low point in NI on the back of lower crude oil costs.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Budget carefully when buying store lambs in 2024
For farmers buying store lambs, Kieran Mailey outlines the steps to consider when completing a breakeven budget.
Red diesel prices fall below 70p/l
Diesel costs have been trending downwards during late July, dipping below 70p/l by the end of the month.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
€105,000 knocked off dairy incomes in 2023
The average dairy income came in at €49,400 last year, a €105,000 reduction on the year before.
24 July 2024 News
Farming for output and sustainability in Co Antrim
At a recent Pasture for Profit farm walk, Bill Harpur outlined how he is making his cattle enterprise more sustainable while maintaining output. Kieran Mailey reports.
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Wide range in veterinary call-out charges
There is a significant differential in the cost for a farm visit by vets in NI
26 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Price increases imminent for nitrogen fertiliser
Reports indicate nitrogen fertiliser prices look set to rise before the start of July.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Latest news in-brief from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland
29 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Outlook for farm input costs is improving, but risks remain
What’s next for fertiliser, feed and fuel prices after three years of volatility.
29 May 2024 News
Debt levels up at farm service providers
Small businesses must stand up for themselves and complete cash flows.
15 May 2024 Viewpoints
Little change expected to silage contractor charges
There are signs that silage costs for the 2024 season will start off on par with 2023 levels in Northern Ireland.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland