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All set for 155th RUAS Balmoral Show
David Wright
There is something to interest everyone at the four-day Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland.
All set for 155th RUAS Balmoral Show
Knockagh herd aims for blue ribbon success at Balmoral
11 May 2024 Northern Ireland
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.
Thousands of BPS forms not submitted
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Thousands of BPS forms not submitted
Scheme rules are due to change from 2025 onwards, which could see increased activity with entitlement trading.
Forage and fertility in focus at UGS spring dairy meeting
The Beattie family gave an overview of their 180 cow herd when hosting the Ulster Grassland Society's spring dairy meeting last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Dale Farm scheme to flatten the milk curve
Kieran Mailey assesses what the Dale Farm milk production re-alignment scheme might mean for suppliers.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Bernish Toplad wins at British Limousin sale
Limousin bulls were among the big prize winners and sale-topping prices at the British Limousin Cattle Society's May sale in Carlisle.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef prices edge up as lamb trade eases
Finished cattle are a slowly improving trade within NI, although lamb prices are easing.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Surge in NI sheep exports to Britain
Exports of sheep from Northern Ireland to Britain are up 83% year-on-year.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
New RUAS president rooted in agriculture
The president of the RUAS, John Henning OBE, outlines what the Balmoral Show is all about.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Dale Farm consolidating business around cheddar
A £70m investment will add an additional 20,000t of cheddar capacity at Dunmanbridge.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Stormont committee to consider FFA bill
Draft legislation proposed by the farm organisation would require processors to pay farmers a minimum price for their produce.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Jennifer Fulton death 'a huge loss'
Many tributes have been paid to Jennifer Fulton, the CEO of local charity Ulster Wildlife.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland