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No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

The decision has been made due to uncertainty on when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted.

NEWS 23 March 2026

No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

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ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Farmer Writes: first-time Ploughing excitement

Farmer Writes: first-time Ploughing excitement

Farmer Writes: first-time Ploughing excitement

FARMER WRITES 22 September 2025

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My Showing Week: Michael Dolan, Corlough, Co Cavan

My Showing Week: Michael Dolan, Corlough, Co Cavan

Adam Woods has a chat with Michael Dolan ahead of the FBD National Livestock Show which takes place on Sunday 10 August.

TULLAMORE SHOW 21 May 2025

Family business is the (ice) cream of the crop

Family business is the (ice) cream of the crop

Father and son, William and Gareth Taylor, are at the helm of Glastry Farm, a dairy farm renowned for fresh milk and luxury ice cream, writes Rosalind Skillen.

FEATURES 21 May 2025

Hot weather and hot competition in Balmoral sheep rings

Hot weather and hot competition in Balmoral sheep rings

Rachel Gallagher reports on what was a strong four days of competition in the sheep rings at Balmoral Show.

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 May 2025

Beef calf-rearing study outlined at Nuffield event

Beef calf-rearing study outlined at Nuffield event

Natasha Ferguson reports from a Nuffield reception held at Balmoral Show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 May 2025

Strong leadership is required on P limits

Strong leadership is required on P limits

There is a real danger in all of this that a lot of farmers simply decide the target is impossible to meet, so why would you even bother to try.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 May 2025

Inheritance tax protests are finished, says UFU

Inheritance tax protests are finished, says UFU

Whilst some Labour MPs are opposed to the new £1m limit for agricultural and business property relief for inheritance tax, not enough MPs are willing to rebel.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 May 2025

Batters keen to make a difference on farm profit

Batters keen to make a difference on farm profit

The former NFU leader addressed a KPMG event held at last week's Balmoral Show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 May 2025

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Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

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