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Suckler payment of £100/head proposed
Peter McCann
The new plan is to have no upper limit on individual claims under the scheme, although an overall cap will be set at the NI regional level.
Suckler payment of £100/head proposed
Keeping a solid focus on grass-based milk
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Keeping a solid focus on grass-based milk
A recent discussion group meeting on the Harbison farm focused on what is being done to increase milk solids. Kieran Mailey reports.
Leprino Foods increases winter bonus payments
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Leprino Foods increases winter bonus payments
Leprino Foods has increased its winter bonus bonus for 2024, bringing it into line with some other processors.
Slight easing in October feed prices
There has been some easing in October price quotes for livestock rations, although price cuts apply mainly to blends with a high cereal content.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk production up 1.4% in 2024
Milk production in NI has increased in 2024 and is on track to set a new record volume for the calendar year.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Roaring trade for weanlings in Ballymena
Suckler calf sales got off to a flying trade in Ballymena Mart, with prices topping £5,100 for a Limousin heifer.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Weekly news round-up from NI farming
News in-brief from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Poor ventilation in too many cattle sheds
David Wright reports from an animal health conference organised by Parklands Veterinary Group.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Suckler scheme may drive down numbers
A new suckler cow scheme is due to commence in NI from the start of 2025.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Abattoirs facing a hike in meat inspection costs
Meat inspection work in NI is undertaken by DAERA on behalf of the FSA.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
NI on track to reach 9m laying hens
DAERA chief vet, Brian Dooher, outlined the latest figures at a conference organised by Parklands Veterinary Group.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland