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Northern Irish sheep farmers struggling to remain viable without support - UFU

The UFU and the Northern Ireland Sheep Industry Taskforce have reiterated calls for urgent action to support the affected local farmers and to tackle scab appropriately and effectively.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 March 2025

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Agri crime in NI nears record low

Agri crime in NI nears record low

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 March 2025

Treasury refuses to back down on inheritance tax

Treasury refuses to back down on inheritance tax

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 February 2025

Start date for new suckler scheme set

Start date for new suckler scheme set

Start date for new suckler scheme set

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 2025

Analysis: cattle trade kicks on in 2024

Analysis: cattle trade kicks on in 2024

Analysis: cattle trade kicks on in 2024

MARKETS 23 December 2024

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Start date for new suckler scheme set

Start date for new suckler scheme set

The recent agreement on a draft budget by the NI Executive has given DAERA “security to move forward” with the new scheme.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 November 2024

Analysis: cattle trade kicks on in 2024

Analysis: cattle trade kicks on in 2024

Adam Woods takes a look back at the 2024 cattle trade and what categories of animals saw the most improvement in 2024.

MARKETS 28 November 2024

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 November 2024

UFU president hopeful for changes to farm tax

UFU president hopeful for changes to farm tax

With UK government ministers publicly giving advice on how farmers can avoid inheritance tax, it could indicate the government has now realised their reform is heavy handed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 November 2024

Letter: can vets only be educated south of the Liffey or Shannon?

Letter: can vets only be educated south of the Liffey or Shannon?

Animal disease respects no borders and ensuring a high level of veterinary service throughout the island benefits our entire agricultural community, writes Gerald Roarty

LETTERS 28 November 2024

Thousands to descend on 38th RUAS Winter Fair

Thousands to descend on 38th RUAS Winter Fair

The 38th RUAS Winter Fair takes place on Thursday 12 December at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.

FEATURE 28 November 2024

UK farmers block Holyhead with further protests in Dover and Scotland

UK farmers block Holyhead with further protests in Dover and Scotland

A separate group of farmers held a go-slow drive through the town of Dover and Scottish farmers also took part in a rally.

NEWS 28 November 2024

Jackson takes three in a row at the royal Ulster lamb championship

Jackson takes three in a row at the royal Ulster lamb championship

Rachel Gallagher reports from the Eikon Exhibition Centre for the seventh annual royal Ulster beef and lamb championships.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 November 2024

Prices soar to record highs at royal Ulster beef and lamb championships

Prices soar to record highs at royal Ulster beef and lamb championships

Nevan McKiernan reports from the royal Ulster premier beef and lamb championships, which took place on Tuesday.

PEDIGREE 28 November 2024

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New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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