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Big increase in weights at slaughter

Beef finishers in NI are taking prime cattle onto heavier weights at slaughter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Big increase in weights at slaughter

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Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Dutch agritech company, Hanskamp showcased its novel CowToilet solution designed to capture cow urine and keep it separate from dung, a process which claims to reduce ammonia emission by up to 38%.

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Silage pushers: what’s out there?

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Mixed signals from feed and fertiliser suppliers

Mixed signals from feed and fertiliser suppliers

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NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Native grain buyers competing with mills not using any Irish grain

Native grain buyers competing with mills not using any Irish grain

Feed mills purchasing Irish grain and supporting Irish tillage farmers are competing with feed mills who do not purchase any Irish grain.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Minister called on to act on tillage incomes

Minister called on to act on tillage incomes

A merchant in the midlands selling a mainly Irish feed ration has said that the Minister for Agriculture needs to take immediate action to help the tillage sector in 2026 and beyond.

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Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

The first cow to calve was also due on New Year's Eve and hopefully all will go well with her.

FARMER WRITES 30 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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