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Northern Ireland
Half of UK farms pause investment over inheritance tax changes
Amy Forde
Some 14% of the 4,000 surveyed say they plan to sell off assets or part of the farm as a result of the changes to tax relief.
Half of UK farms pause investment over inheritance tax changes
Northern Irish sheep farmers struggling to remain viable without support - UFU
28 March 2025 Northern Ireland
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.
What new pricing means for Dale Farm suppliers
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
What new pricing means for Dale Farm suppliers
David Wright looks at the changes coming for Dale Farm suppliers from 1 April 2025.
Minimal change in prices for 1m-litre suppliers
Prices paid to 1m-litre suppliers in NI are compared across three different milk qualities.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Tirlán consolidates position at top of NI milk league
There is a gap of over 1p/l between first placed Tirlán and other milk processors in NI.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern View: beef continues to set new price records
Quotes and prices paid for beef cattle in NI have continued on an upward path.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor to reduce audit burden on farmers
The board of Red Tractor has responded to the recommendations made in an independent review of farm assurance.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Farm funding on offer in dairy carbon project
Dairy farmers are currently being sought to take part in a new project on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Start date for the new suckler cow scheme
Letter to the NI Editor: Concerned suckler farmer, name and address with the editor
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
1,300 sought for new CAFRE farm groups
An application window has opened for new Business Sustainability Groups.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef trade surges past 650p/kg barrier
The prices being paid for finished beef cattle continue to increase in NI
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Lightning trade for breeding sheep at Clogher
David Clarke reports on the trade at a breeding sheep sale held in Clogher Mart.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland