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Significant trade bonanza from any EU-UK veterinary deal
Declan O’Brien
A veterinary agreement that went beyond the existing trade provisions would increase agri-food exports from the UK to the EU by more than one-fifth. Imports from the EU would also increase by 5.6%.
17 April 2024 News
Organic farmers eligible for new sheep welfare scheme
There were some concerns from farmers that the actions included would not be amenable to organic farmers but certification bodies have dispelled such fears.
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland
UFU: ‘farmers best served by devolved government’
The return to Stormont makes it easier for lobby organisations to get their views across.
New vaccines to ease supply shortage
Farmers had faced supply issues in sourcing vaccines over recent months, but new Department import authorisations could help ease these shortages.
14 February 2024 News
Insight: another Brexit chapter closed
Latest efforts to reconcile Northern Ireland's position in the single market with being part of the UK solves most problems, with just veterinary medicine access outstanding.
4 February 2024 News
December health corner – eye issues and liver fluke
Reports indicate that the change in weather and increase in supplementary feeding is giving rise to more eye-related problems, while liver fluke remains a concern.
6 December 2023 Breeding & health
Organic Farming Scheme: your questions answered
Reports indicate there is keen interest from sheep farmers in organics, with poor returns and a lower probability of entering ACRES encouraging more producers to consider joining.
8 November 2023 News