N.Ireland
Questions raised on ‘access’ to vet medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today (Monday, May 19) raised fresh questions on the issue of continued “access” to veterinary...
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AHDB: UK-US trade deal could be good news for British beef sector
New trade agreements agreed between the UK and the US could see increased quantities of British beef heading across the...
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Von der Leyen outlines impact UK summit will have on NI
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has called the “historic” EU – UK summit a success....
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Annaghmore Fitz Atlee takes the plaudits on Balmoral Show Day 3
Hallow Holsteins won the Balmoral Show 2025 Inter-Breed Dairy Championship with their immense fourth calver Annaghmore Fitz Atlee. The Co...
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Cattle involved in overturned lorry incident in Northern Ireland
This morning (May 16), the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to a road traffic collision involving an...
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AgriSearch to seek a doubling of its levy rates
AgriSearch is to seek a doubling of the farmer levies that fund the organisation, with the process to make this...
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Farmers’ concerns prompt extension to consultation in NI on NAP
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, today (Friday, May 16) confirmed that he intends...
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Balmoral 2025: Lively competition expected in the cattle rings
This year’s Balmoral Show features more than 3,500 head of livestock and today (Friday, May 16) the cattle rings will...
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Farm orgs call for cross-border cooperation on dog control
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) are calling for immediate and coordinated all-island measures to...
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Balmoral Show: ‘High standards’ in stock across cattle classes
Competition and the weather is heating up as day two of Balmoral Show brings more competitors to the cattle, sheep,...
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HSENI: ‘Vital farm families put rules in place to keep children safe’
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farm families to visit its stand at the Balmoral Show...
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Opinion: What makes the Balmoral Show so popular?
The 156th Balmoral Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows on the island, is officially underway from today (Wednesday, May...
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PSNI investigating 2 burglaries in rural villages
Detectives in Newry are investigating an aggravated burglary at the home of an elderly couple in Forkhill, Co. Armagh in...
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Cooked chicken products recalled by Spar Northern Ireland in food alert
SPAR Northern Ireland is recalling several chicken products because listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products after a food...
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NI cereal crops have ‘tremendous yield potential’ right now – agronomist
Cereal crops growing in Northern Ireland have never looked better, according to Co. Down agronomist, Richard Owens. He told Agriland:...
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NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become ‘obsolete’ in June
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, May 12) advised farmers in Northern Ireland to...
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Balmoral Show 2025: How to get there
The Balmoral Show 2025, the biggest agricultural show in Northern Ireland, takes place this week from Wednesday (May 14) to...
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Milking cows successfully at 600ft above sea level
Five years ago saw the Truesdale family, from Ballyward in Co. Down, switch the focus of their beef and sheep...
