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NI farmers visit Westminster to demand changes to inheritance tax proposals
NI farmers visit Westminster to demand changes to inheritance tax proposals

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has delivered a stark message to Westminster that the inheritance tax proposals are “not fair, not...

Fairer Family Farming campaign launched to fight ‘unfair’ farm taxes
Fairer Family Farming campaign launched to fight ‘unfair’ farm taxes

A new grassroots initiative organised by a coalition of working British family farmers has been launched to contest the proposed...

Late pig farmer honoured posthumously with 2025 David Black award
Late pig farmer honoured posthumously with 2025 David Black award

Robert Beckett, a well-known figure within the British pork sector who died earlier this year, has won the 2025 David...

NFU Mutual advises farmers on succession ahead of tax reform
NFU Mutual advises farmers on succession ahead of tax reform

With the proposed changes to inheritance tax set to take effect in less than six months, almost half of farms...

BVA panel to discuss utilising AI at London Vet Show
BVA panel to discuss utilising AI at London Vet Show

With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more advanced and widespread, its role within veterinary practice has been chosen as the talking...

Dairy farmers ‘under severe pressure’ this winter as milk prices decline – UFU
Dairy farmers ‘under severe pressure’ this winter as milk prices decline – UFU

With farm gate prices for milk in Northern Ireland being announced, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that many...

AHDB appoints new chief executive officer
AHDB appoints new chief executive officer

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it will be appointing Helen Herniman as its new chief...

Wales orders poultry to be housed as risk of bird flu heightens
Wales orders poultry to be housed as risk of bird flu heightens

The Welsh government has issued a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors from...

England and Wales ease bluetongue restrictions to allow cross-border trade
England and Wales ease bluetongue restrictions to allow cross-border trade

A single bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) restricted zone for England and Wales is now in place. The new restrictions allow...

450 pigs dead following fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone
450 pigs dead following fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone

Approximately 450 pigs have died as result of a fire that broke out on a farm in Co. Tyrone last...

NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild
NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for extra monitoring of the current white-tailed sea eagle population in England before...

Survey warns that half of British farmers considering quitting in past year
Survey warns that half of British farmers considering quitting in past year

51% of British farmers have contemplated leaving the industry in the past year due to financial strain, according to a...

Silage samples from 2025 show ‘mixed results’ – ForFarmers
Silage samples from 2025 show ‘mixed results’ – ForFarmers

This year’s silage samples has shown variations in grass mineral levels and an increase in dry matter content, according to...

Back-to-back championships for Drumhill herd at NI Angus calf show
Back-to-back championships for Drumhill herd at NI Angus calf show

For the second year running, the Drumhill herd secured the supreme overall championship at the Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club’s...

New report aims to show how forestry sector can benefit farmers
New report aims to show how forestry sector can benefit farmers

Strengthening the relationship between the farming and forestry sectors will be one of the key themes at the launch of...

MP calls for new measures to tackle ATV and GPS thefts in NI
MP calls for new measures to tackle ATV and GPS thefts in NI

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has announced that she will campaigning for new measures to tackle thefts of all-terrain vehicles...

Fermanagh-based egg processors unveil £2.9 million investment
Fermanagh-based egg processors unveil £2.9 million investment

Ready Egg, which is a family-run egg processor based in Lisnakea, Co. Fermanagh, has announced that it has invested £2.9...

How to protect livestock during firework season
How to protect livestock during firework season

RSPCA Assured has advised farmers on how to help their livestock cope with the upcoming festivities, as an estimated 6.16...