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Northern Ireland
Ration prices hold but soya a problem for new year
Kieran Mailey
Ration prices will see little change going into December. However, there are signs that prices could increase late next month
Keady fatstock sale serves up a Christmas cracker
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Keady fatstock sale serves up a Christmas cracker
A super yard of prime fatstock at Keady Mart sold in a red hot trade at the annual Christmas show and sale.
Study tour challenges my 40 years of farming
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Study tour challenges my 40 years of farming
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton had his eyes opened to different practices on a visit to England
NI Vet Corner: optimising performance when finishing lambs
Matthew Wright looks at some of the key issues to note when finishing store lambs.
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Volatile grass growth to be the new norm
David Wright reports from the AgriSearch 'research and innovation needs' conference held on Tuesday
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
UK parties criticised for food security policy
Lord Deben was Minister of Agriculture and Secretary of State for the Environment in the Conservative government in the 1990s
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
New livestock genetics chief outlines opportunities ahead
John Moore has started in his new role as CEO of Sustainable Ruminant Genetics Ltd. David Wright reports
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Six-in-a-row price boost for MPI
Dairy markets continue to see prices edge upwards, boosting the NI milk price indicator in the process.
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Significant drop in annual beef kill
There has been a marked drop in the number of cattle processed in 2023 at NI factories, but more sheep have been processed.
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Payments will not be phased out, says DAERA
Eventually the main use of diverted farm funding will be for a new agri environment scheme, known as Farming With Nature.
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Improved demand sees cattle quotes edge up
Factories in NI are keen for in-spec cattle this week and prices are edging upwards
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News in-brief from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland
29 November 2023 Northern Ireland