Peter McCann reports from a UFU meeting in Limavady addressed by Peter Brown from the Agricultural Law Association
Checking livestock has been a pleasurable activity in recent weeks, writes Derek Robinson
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Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory prices for finished animals.
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There were significant increase in butter and milk powder prices at key dairy auctions this week.
Processing demand for cattle continues to build, with the weekly kill reaching record levels. Quotes continue to rise for fat lambs.
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Mart managers indicate that buying demand for store lambs is on the rise and prices are pushing upwards as a result
Base quotes for fat lambs continue to rise and now stand at 635p/kg at plants in NI
Peter McCann looks at the various issues for farmers arising from last week's UK autumn budget.
Located just off the M50 in Huntstown, Bia Energy is seeking to partner with farmers for long-term digestate agreements and, in return, will build slurry tanks for them, writes Stephen Robb.