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Farmers warned of ‘malicious’ wildfires in Northern Ireland
James Hanly
These incidents of fire lighting over the last week have caused damage to different parts of the Northern Ireland countryside.
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.
27 March 2025 Breeding & health
NI Dorset flocks dominate at Worcester
Rachel Gallagher reports on the Dorset Emeralds show and sale of Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset sheep at Worcester Livestock Market.
Simmental bull sets new breed record at Dungannon
Nevan McKiernan reports on the show and sale of Simmental bulls and heifers at Dungannon Farmers Mart.
26 March 2025 Pedigree
AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets
A new study conducted at AFBI Hillsborough has assessed various levels of crude protein in dairy cow diets.
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.
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
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
Legal expert sees no hope of inheritance tax change
Agricultural solicitor Stuart Maggs spoke to Peter McCann about the planned changes to inheritance tax rules in the UK.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Insufficient evidence to support multispecies swards - Teagasc report
A new report on Teagasc research into grass and white clover and multispecies has been published, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Grass & feeding