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Northern Ireland
Maedi Visna can be the TB of the sheep world
David Wright
Around 100 farmers attended a joint NSA / UFU meeting on the potential threat of Maedi Visna in NI. David Wright reports
11 October 2024 News
Loss of MV sheep controls a ‘major concern’ - UFU
The comments follow on from a recent industry meeting outlining the implications of the disease and the Department of Agriculture’s proposed MV status changes.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Lack of clarity about 2025 farm payments
Although policy makers in Belfast design specific schemes for Northern Ireland, it is dependent on the budget set by the UK government in London.
Gilliland sceptical of methane inhibitors
The National Sheep Association AGM was held on the farm of Roger and Hilary Bell near Ballymena, Co Antrim.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland