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Northern Ireland
Very small farms dominate in NI
David Wright
The vast majority of farms in Northern Ireland are classed as ‘very small’, according to official data.
20 December 2024 News
Make the Moove support line to operate throughout Christmas
Make the Moove relies heavily on the generosity of donors to maintain its services, including its support line, counselling and mental health awareness programmes.
18 December 2024 Careers
‘The real experience is in the outback’
Cormac Price from Co Meath is working on a tillage farm in Australia and enjoying using his new found responsibilities, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Editorial: Bovaer or not?
The company producing this product has a duty to inform consumers, and policymakers need to inform citizens.
18 December 2024 Viewpoints
Two sell out concerts for singing NI farmers
The group put on two nights for its Christmas concert this year, following a strong demand for tickets for last year’s gig.
18 December 2024 Dealer
Editorial: ICBF analysis - CBV does work
Not publishing evaluations for breeders is a big step that could have long lasting impact.
18 December 2024 Viewpoints
Steady outlook for NI milk production
The mood was generally positive at the RUAS Winter Fair. David Wright reports.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
'Epidemic' of mental health problems among farmers - Walsh
MEP Walsh highlights plague of mental health issues in farming with European Commissioner for Agriculture.
18 December 2024 News
Women more likely to own smaller farms - CSO
Women owned 17.4% of farms less than 10ha and 9.1% of farms that are 50ha to 100ha.
18 December 2024 News
Cowen gets key job on future of EU farming and CAP report
Barry Cowen said that a key focus of his CAP reform agenda will be the creation of a third distinct environmental pillar.
17 December 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: powerful end to 2024 trading at Kenmare Mart
There was a 100% clearance rate at this week's sheep sale in Kenmare Mart. It marked the end of trading for the year and the super trade was a sharp contrast to this time 12 months ago.
16 December 2024 Markets
Mountrath Mart up for lease
This comes following several attempts to get the mart up and running since it closed in 2019.
16 December 2024 News