
The latest Northern Irish specific news and information from the @farmersjournal team, all in one place.
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Since moving to a Q-Bed 324 cubicle bedder, Armagh farmers Samuel and Thomas Dickson have cut labour and bedding usage by one third and witness a big improvement in cow cleanliness, Gary Abbott writes eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGshs0
The teenage duo have won three champions in a row at the Carrick Winter Fair and have no intention of stopping eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGsMn0
There has been some easing in NI mart prices. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGskq0
We are at a turning point in the evolution of agricultural policy in all four regions of the UK. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGsMw0
The beef carbon reduction scheme pays £75 per head for eligible cattle at slaughter eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGsC30
Here's our weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGtQq0
There is a gradual shift towards AB-C payment models in NI eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGspZ0
Ireland still remains the largest exporter of beef to the UK market but Ireland's market share of beef imports has fallen from 77% to 68% in the last 12 months. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGtH40
Editorial: Spouses or civil partners will be able to pass up to £5 million worth of qualifying agricultural or business assets before paying inheritance tax on top of existing allowances eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGvyZ0
Tirlán leads the NI milk league for the fifth month in 2025. eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGsxp0
Record low number of lambs in UK at 1 June 2025 eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGsyk0
Over 75% of farms in Northern Ireland fall below the new £2.5m inheritance tax relief limit for individuals, and more than 90% are under the £5m limit for married couples eu1.hubs.ly/H0qGvyX0
Myostatin matters: minimise calving risk. 👇
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A beef scheme in NI is now moving into its third year.
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Carcase weights of steers, heifers and young bulls are all up this year.
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DAERA have set out a proposal to make bovine EID tags available for use on newborn calves from July 2026.
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“This changes the risk picture and unfortunately makes it much more likely that the disease will spread during the high-risk season in summer 2026.”
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Concerns have been raised given the various animal health challenges facing DAERA.
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The milk cheque was down, but we still paid the bills, writes David Clarke.
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