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Further pair of lynx illegally released in Scotland
Anne O'Donoghue
Two pairs of the wild cats have been released in the Scottish Highlands this week, with one couple recaptured.
8 January 2025 Markets
Beef trade for 2025 is off to a great start
Adam Woods has the latest on the first quotes of 2025 and it’s all good.
8 January 2025 Crops
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.
Armagh man charged after Albanian nationals found in livestock lorry in Scotland
The 23-year-old was arrested at Loch Ryan Port, Cairnryan, on Wednesday 11 December.
20 December 2024 News
Record beef price gap nears £200/head
The price differential between beef cattle processed in NI and Britain is widening and close to £200 on steers
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
UK farmers block Holyhead with further protests in Dover and Scotland
A separate group of farmers held a go-slow drive through the town of Dover and Scottish farmers also took part in a rally.
28 November 2024 News
Continue the pause on Scottish timber imports says IFA
The preventative measure was introduced after three large larch bark beetles were found in a trap in a Cork port.
24 November 2024 News
Growing crops with more technology in north of England
Farm manager with McGregor Farms David Fuller will make a presentation on farm management and precision technology at Tillage Day.
23 October 2024 News
Uphill battle for English upland farmers
In the first of series reports from the north of England, Peter McCann speaks to Northumberland farmer Dave Stanner.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Swaledale ewes at the heart of Birniehall Farm
Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Jimmy Bell and Rachel Buckle Porter.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Scottish mart offers dipping service for purchased sheep
A dipping service for purchasers of store of breeding sheep is Caledonian Marts answer to fighting back on sheep scab.
24 September 2024 Management