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Northern Ireland
NI chief vet outlines 'novel' plan for TB
David Wright
The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers must stick together on IHT battle
Collective action is important if farmers are to convince government that changes are required to IHT plans.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Illegal sheep imports destroyed at NI port
The sheep were found hidden on a lorry coming into NI from Britain, DAERA has confirmed.
TB reactor rates hit new record high in NI
There has been a clear spike in the animal incidence rate in NI since the start of 2024.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Researchers favour farm P balance calculation
Lowering the phosphorus balance on farms will quickly lead to improved water quality in NI, research shows.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Panel to advise Muir on new green quango
Minister Muir supports the creation of an independent environmental protection agency in NI
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
BVD herd restrictions due in early 2025
New rules are being introduced in an attempt to finally rid NI of the disease
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
MLAs back 'wildlife intervention' in TB plan
A debate in the Stormont Assembly chamber on Tuesday called on Minister Muir to bring forward a plan for TB
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour has a way out of IHT mess
Many farmers will probably agree that inheritance tax needs reformed, but current proposals go way too far
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
£13m operating profit at Dunbia UK
The company is a leading processor of both beef and lamb across the UK
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
News round-up from NI. Minister Muir wont support FFA bill and sheep prices continue strong in NI
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor comes out top in assurance schemes
Farmers in the UK have to meet the highest standards in farm assurance schemes.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland