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Agribusiness
Balmoral educates, informs and entertains
Phelim O'Neill
Balmoral Show has prizewinning livestock, showjumping and a whole lot more that attracts an audience far beyond farming and the agri-food industry.
16 May 2024 News
Watch: Dancing Queen dances around the commercial championships in Balmoral
Shanon Kinahan has the latest from day two in Balmoral, where the commercial judging is taking place.
16 May 2024 News
Watch: all go at day two of the 155th Balmoral Show
Shanon Kinahan has all the updates from the second day of judging at the 155th Balmoral Show.
Envy for Eniver herd in Ballymena
Shanon Kinahan reports from a successful British Limousin Cattle Society’s regional show and sale in Ballymena.
15 May 2024 Pedigree
IFA calls out Asba Meats on slow payments
'[The] IFA is aware of farmers who supplied to Asba Meats, but who had to wait for payment,' said IFA livestock chair Declan Hanrahan.
15 May 2024 News
Beef Trends: price pressure continues in trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes.
15 May 2024 Markets
Government action needed on dog attacks on livestock - IFA
IFA national sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has called on the Government to do more and said farmers face an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate.
15 May 2024 News
Australia to ban live sheep exports by sea from 2028
The country’s minister for agriculture Murray Watt has offered a $107m support package over five years to the industry.
15 May 2024 News
Five lambs stolen in Co Kerry
The lambs were taken from a farm at Bunglasha North, Glencar, Co Kerry, between 1 and 4 May 2024.
13 May 2024 News
Five areas to focus on farm safety
Keep safety in mind as farms move into silage season and other fieldwork is carried out. Outlined are some tips to working safely.
11 May 2024 Management
Knockagh herd aims for blue ribbon success at Balmoral
The Knockagh herd of pedigree British Blues will be competing in the cattle competition at the 2024 Balmoral Show.
11 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Issues remain with charter of rights - IFA
It is vital to secure a new charter that is fit for purpose and serves farmers well in a practical and real way over the next number of years, IFA Connacht chair Brendan Golden has said.
10 May 2024 News