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ICSA calls on Heydon to push back against ‘bad EU policies’
Amy Forde
The ICSA president has said that the new minister must stand firm against all policies that have a detrimental effect on our farmers.
23 January 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
The relevant legislation in NI has not been updated to reference EU animal health law.
23 January 2025 News
Friday mart sales rescheduled amid red weather warning
See the marts which have had to reschedule their sale days due to the weather.
Virtual fencing company improves battery lifetime to nine months
Nofence, founded by goat farmer Oscar Hovde in Norway in 2011, said that the collar will require a single charge, depending on usage patterns, for smaller livestock.
23 January 2025 News
In pictures: Flying trade for fat cattle in Ballymena
Buying demand for fat cattle has never been stronger with a bumper trade at the weekly sale in Ballymena Mart. Kieran Mailey reports
22 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Lifetime assurance back on the agenda
Previous attempts to introduce the concept of lifetime farm assurance have failed
22 January 2025 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive above 550p/kg; hogget quotes wobble
Prime cattle prices keep edging up, while factories have made attempts to cut hogget prices in Northern Ireland.
22 January 2025 Markets
Beef Trends: quotes nudge up again
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory finished cattle.
22 January 2025 Markets
Martbids Database: dairy-beef weanlings hit €3.50/kg
Adam Woods reports on this week’s mart trade and what’s happening in the country’s marts.
22 January 2025 Markets
How long can high prices last?
While current cattle and sheep prices are exactly what is needed to provide a decent income for drystock farmers, can they be sustained?
22 January 2025 Dealer
Editorial: loyalty on show for Liffey Mills
Loyal and informed customer base on display at Liffey Mills meeting this week.
22 January 2025 Viewpoints
Cattle supply a huge issue for factories
Adam Woods has the latest in this week’s beef trade including news of a tightening up in mart credit lines.
22 January 2025 Markets