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Northern Ireland
13-year-old dies after collision involving quad bike
Amy Forde
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said that an investigation to establish the circumstances around the incident is under way.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Autumn spike in new TB herds in NI
There has been a significant increase in the number of cattle herds going down with TB.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Start date for new suckler scheme set
The recent agreement on a draft budget by the NI Executive has given DAERA “security to move forward” with the new scheme.
Beef Trends: mart closures cause supply issues for next two weeks
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.
1 January 2025 Markets
NI Trends: bright outlook for beef and lamb prices in 2025
Beef and lamb prices start 2025 with plenty of positivity, as processing demand is expected to ramp up in early spring.
1 January 2025 Markets
Scanning result is nothing to brag about
Derek Robinson had hoped his flock might have produced a scanning result closer to 200%.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Low numbers plan to purchase LESSE
DAERA has previously proposed introducing a ban on the use of splash plates from 1 January 2026.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Karro owner is back in the black
Karro Food Group is part of UK111 Ltd., which also has interests in the seafood business.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Animal feed tonnage in NI up in 2024
Feed mills in NI have put out increased tonnage to farms during 2024, DAERA data shows.
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.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Discontent among farmers about future payments
Reports suggest a small number of farmers have decided to walk away from the BPS regime.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland diary of events
Shows, sales and events taking place across NI agriculture over the festive period.
1 January 2025 Northern Ireland