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Northern Ireland
Suckler decline will continue, says expert
David Wright
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
7 April 2025 News
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.
Origin Enterprises acquires Irish ecological consultancy
Acquisition marks first non-UK company purchase for expanding Living Landscapes division.
7 April 2025 News
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer
Kepak made the announcement on Thursday that will be effective immediately, seeing Martin take over from Robbie Grogan, who is retiring after 34 years with the business.
3 April 2025 News
Thirteenth Emerald Expo dairy show launched
Adam Woods has the details of the 13th Emerald Expo taking place on Saturday 26 April.
2 April 2025 Breeding & health
In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction
Three John Deere tractors and a variety of slurry tankers and muck spreaders went under the hammer last week, as part of a UK contractor sellout; a 2020 John Deere 6215R topped the sale at £71,000.
2 April 2025 News
NI flocks dominate at the inaugural Dorset Emeralds sale
Rachel Gallagher reports on the Dorset Emeralds sale, that was held at Worchester Livestock Market.
2 April 2025 Breeding & health
UFU president not giving up on IHT change
William Irvine has said UK farm organisations will continue to campaign for changes to proposed inheritance tax reforms.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Harmony holds high note in PLI rankings
The top four young Holstein sires in UK are all sired by Denovo 2776 Leeds.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
NBA leader warns of UK cattle herd decline
The UK cattle herd has been in slow decline despite strong demand for product.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Moy Park subsumed into Pilgrim’s Europe
In 2024, the owners of Moy Park announced plans to bring its European operations together under one entity.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland