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Aberdeen Angus lead the way at the first weekend of Stirling bull sales
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Stirling bull sales held at United Auctions in Scotland.
5 February 2025 Pedigree
Tiger roars his way to 18,000gns in Carlisle
Nevan McKiernan reports on the British Blue Cattle Society's special January sale in Carlisle.
5 February 2025 News
Spring Machinery Show attracts big crowds with a positive attitude to the Eikon
The second instalment of this year’s spring farm machinery show took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park, Co Antrim. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
Deer have ‘small role’ with bovine TB spread in NI
As part of the research, 522 deer were culled across Northern Ireland over a five-year period.
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA with spare £m’s in beef schemes
Over £26m was raised in 2024 to fund new beef schemes, but all that money is unlikely to be spent
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern View: cattle quotes leap another 20p/kg
The cattle trade in NI continues to drive on, with much higher quotes available.
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Muir defends makeup of new TB group
Minister interview: One year into office, Minister Muir sat down with David Wright to discuss the major issues in NI farming
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA to retain 15% cap on penalties
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has sought on a number of occasions to remove the penalty cap
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland diary of events
Shows, sales and events happening across NI agriculture over the next week
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Armagh and Down hit hardest by IHT tax
Farm land prices in Armagh and Down are the highest anywhere in NI and potentially the whole of the UK.
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
What will it cost to keep suckler cows in 2025?
Keeping the cow is the biggest expense on a suckler farm, but will it cost to keep cows in the year ahead?
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland