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Northern Ireland
Very small farms dominate in NI
David Wright
The vast majority of farms in Northern Ireland are classed as ‘very small’, according to official data.
Aurivo out in front for November milk
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Aurivo out in front for November milk
Most processors held base milk price for November, although winter bonus payments mean there are some increases to "all-in" starting prices
Departing farmers miss out on Lakeland bonus
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Departing farmers miss out on Lakeland bonus
Dairy farmers that have served notice to leave Lakeland Dairies will not be eligible for the co-op's new loyalty bonus
Dale Farm cheese plant on budget
The new Dale Farm cheese plant is expected to be fully operational by the end of February 2025
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Feed additive reaction is a real problem
Methane-reducing feed additives are seen as a key tool in tackling emissions from ruminant livestock
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Hundreds of farmers exit suckler sector
Suckler cow numbers in NI had shown signs of stabilising in recent years.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
UFU presses chief vet for action on TB
Chief vet Brian Dooher has met UFU leaders to discuss his recent review into TB.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Steady outlook for NI milk production
The mood was generally positive at the RUAS Winter Fair. David Wright reports.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Hedging my bets with dairy-bred bullocks
TB has had an impact on my dairy heifer-rearing enterprise, writes Derek Robinson.
18 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Northern Ireland diary of events
Shows, sales and events on over the Christmas period in the NI farming industry
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Tories vow to scrap inheritance tax plan
Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore speaks to Peter McCann about inheritance tax and farm policy changes since Brexit.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Scope for ‘big gains’ by breeding TB resistance
The chief executive of AI Services spoke to the NI Institute of Agricultural Science before last week's RUAS Winter Fair.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland