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Watch: Coolroehouse Abbott Ann crowned Emerald Expo Champion
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Adam Woods reports from the Emerald Expo dairy show which took place in Virginia, Co Cavan today.
25 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Inheritance tax will ‘starve’ Northern Ireland’s economy
From April 2026, 100% relief for APR and BPR will be limited to the first £1m of combined agricultural property - any value above this is set at 50%.
23 April 2025 Markets
Beef cattle finishers advised to hang tough
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory prices.
Australia making slow inroads in UK beef market
A free trade agreement signed with the UK in 2023, gives Australia unprecedented access to the British beef market.
23 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef base quotes slip 10-20 cent/kg
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes.
23 April 2025 Markets
Farmer Writes: they say you should never meet your heroes
I have met one or two RTÉ TV personalities who I thought were sound fellows and they turned out to be awful.
23 April 2025 Farmer Writes
Long way from US vice president’s positive comments to a trade deal for the UK
UK look to be in favour for a trade deal with the US but acceptance of food production standards is a major hurdle with no simple compromise.
20 April 2025 News
Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon
Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.
16 April 2025 Markets
£1.8m worth of animals killed in UK dog attacks in 2024
UK insurance composite NFU Mutual has urged pet owners to keep their dogs on a lead this Easter, as it expects thousands of people to plan a spring day out with their dogs in the countryside.
16 April 2025 News
Suckler decline will continue, says expert
The number of suckler cows has been trending consistently downwards in recent years.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Lots of reasons for optimism in farming
David Wright reports from the annual spring conference organised by the Irish Farmers Journal and the Livestock and Meat Commission
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Researcher to cycle England interviewing women in agriculture
PhD student Veronica White will set off from Land’s End on 12 April on a route of over 1,200 miles, ending at the Scottish border in July.
7 April 2025 News