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Northern Ireland
New UFU president digs in on bovine TB
David Wright
The new president of the Ulster Farmers' Union has made clear his position on bovine TB.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Brogher and Woodpark tango to top Swatragh sale
Shanon Kinahan reports from the Charolais sale in Swatragh where 16 bulls averaged £4,932 (€5,776.02)
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Lambing 2024 – a game of two halves
Derek Robinson has had a successful lambing season, despite the challenging weather
Mixed results from winter grazing study
Experiments were conducted in Hillsborough, Co Down over two winters where silage swards were grazed by sheep for three to four weeks from mid-November.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Super trade for heavy stores at Keady Mart
Heavy fleshed heifers and bullocks were in demand at the weekly cattle in Keady Mart.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Imports lag behind 'world leading' Red Tractor scheme
David Wright outlines the key findings of a report, which compared Red Tractor to assurance schemes from Australia and New Zealand.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
UK government urged to act on vet medicines
A grace period for veterinary medicine supply runs out at the end of 2025.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: price deals to be made on prime cattle; lamb price steadies
Good-quality in-spec cattle are getting harder to source and there are deals to be made. After an electric start to the trade, lamb prices have steadied this week.
1 May 2024 Markets
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
Factories move to cut sheep prices
Sheep processors are applying price pressure on hoggets and lambs ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Bluetongue vaccine approved in the Netherlands
Sheep will require one dose of the vaccine, with cattle needing two doses before they are optimally protected against the virus.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Setting climate targets was easy for politicians
Various devolved governments have their own climate targets, with the most ambitious being set in Scotland.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland