LATEST ARTICLES
News
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Phelim O'Neill
Brief news snippets from Australia, UK, United States and Brazil.
18 December 2024 News
US could drop hormone-fed beef from UK deal
If the US drops its insistence on hormone-fed beef getting access to the UK as part of a trade deal, it would be a real game-changer.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Feed additive reaction is a real problem
Methane-reducing feed additives are seen as a key tool in tackling emissions from ruminant livestock
Tractors from 161hp to 200hp prove most popular so far in 2024
FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 22 new tractors were registered during the month of November, 16% more than in 2023. Meanwhile, 214 imported used tractors were registered.
18 December 2024 News
Fresh assessment of data centre policy needed
The portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.
11 December 2024 Viewpoints
Changing opinions on IHT grab, says Moody
The Secretary of the CAAV, Jeremy Moody, was the main speaker at a winter briefing for members, held in Co Antrim
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Tight supplies to underpin lamb prices in 2025
Market forecasts point to tight supplies of fat lambs next year which is likely to underpin prices according to LMC analysis.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
UFU president hopeful for changes to farm tax
With UK government ministers publicly giving advice on how farmers can avoid inheritance tax, it could indicate the government has now realised their reform is heavy handed.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Derg flock Dominates Festive Fireworks
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway mart Carlisle for the annual Blue Texel sheep society In-lamb sale.
11 December 2024 Breeding & health
Inheritance tax changes to affect half of Northern Irish farms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has undertaken a deeper analysis into the impacts of the tax changes.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Dutch Spotted in-lamb sale tops at 4,500gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the Dutch Spotted sheep society annual in-lamb sale.
7 December 2024 Breeding & health
Bomaz Kettle tops PLI rankings
There is a new number one ranked Holstein bull in the UK for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI).
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland