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Editorial: political promises broken on land tax
Jack Kennedy
The fact that over 6,000 farmers turned up to from all over Northern Ireland on Monday night answers a lot.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour holds firm on inheritance tax
Government ministers continue to argue that most UK farms will not be affected by the changes to inheritance tax.
20 November 2024 Breeding & health
How breeding quality prime lambs led to formation of renowned flock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her visit to the farm of pedigree sheep breeder and suckler farmer Matthew Burleigh.
Critical farm renewables reset needed
With an election looming, in the first of two articles, Stephen Robb explores whether it is time for a critical reset in our approach to renewable electricity development on farms.
20 November 2024 Renewables
Switching to Stabiliser cows at Lisgoole Abbey
Since taking over as farm manager at Lisgoole Abbey, Connor Donaldson has been put his stamp on the 100 cow suckler herd.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Camera at the Mart: butchers out in force at Swatragh fatstock sale
Shaun Diver reports from Swatragh Mart's annual Christmas fatstock show and sale of cattle and sheep which took place last weekend.
20 November 2024 Markets
Over 6,000 NI farmers send ‘clear message’
Thousands of NI farmers gathered in Lisburn on Monday evening for a UFU rally on inheritance tax.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle prices reach record highs; lamb quotes push on
Robust processing demand has driven prime cattle prices to record highs in Northern Ireland. Lamb prices are also edging up with quotes on 640p/kg.
20 November 2024 Markets
Bullocks to £3,650 at Markethill Christmas sale
The Christmas show and sale saw prices reaching a top price of £3,650 in Markethill Mart
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Panel to advise Muir on new green quango
Minister Muir supports the creation of an independent environmental protection agency in NI
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Fewer vet medicines under threat, claims SoS
A group of experts from industry and government are still assessing exactly which products could face supply issues
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
BVD herd restrictions due in early 2025
New rules are being introduced in an attempt to finally rid NI of the disease
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland