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Northern Ireland
TB reactor numbers surge another 22%
David Wright
The latest figures published by DAERA relate to the first six months of 2024.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI sheep industry leaders deliver stark warning at Stormont
Cuts to farm payments could have a devastating impact on the NI sheep industry, MLAs have been told.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
No quick fixes for algae blooms in Lough Neagh
Solving the problem issue of algae blooms in Lough Neagh will be a long term process.
Non-beef farmers can feel aggrieved
With area payments being cut by 17% in 2025, it is a significant income hit for non-beef producers.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Profits take a hit at Leprino Foods UK
The company specialises in the production of mozzarella cheese, with a site outside Magheralin.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Forage maize crops a month behind on 2023
David Wright reports from a forage maize open day held on the Dobson farm, outside Moy, Co Tyrone.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Retailer concern at ‘backlash’ on green claims
David Wright reports from the first regenerative farming festival held in NI.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
BPS money cut more than expected
Farmers have noted that their BPS money is down more than they had expected.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI well behind ROI in farm support
David Wright assesses the payments made to farmers on either side of the Irish border
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Worn-out soil is not an issue in NI
Regenerative farmers in other parts of the world are solving a problem we do not have in NI
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
New vaccine for Crypto in calves
The new calf scour vaccine has been in development by MSD Animal Health for many years
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Most beef bulls dead by four years of age
A study of the longevity of beef bulls has highlighted how few actually last beyond four years.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland