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Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Peter McCann
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
5 January 2025 News
Risk of bluetongue incursion to Britain drops to low
Some 170 cases of bluetongue were identified between 4 September and 17 December in England and Wales.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
English TB system back on the DAERA table
A tabular system to value TB reactors is included as an option in a recent review by DAERA chief vet, Brian Dooher.
Illegal sheep imports destroyed at NI port
The sheep were found hidden on a lorry coming into NI from Britain, DAERA has confirmed.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
DAERA left to serve two masters
Officials in DAERA must seek guidance from two different ministers, depending on the issue at hand
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland