Natasha Ferguson

nferguson@farmersjournal.ie

Quality calves meet fierce bidding in Omagh

Omagh Mart saw a lively ringside on Monday morning, with 426 calves on offer and strong buyer competition driving a firm, fast-moving calf trade.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Quality calves meet fierce bidding in Omagh

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FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

MANAGEMENT 18 January 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

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Health trends offer potential for new growth

Health trends offer potential for new growth

UK livestock and dairy are seeing renewed interest as families choose healthier, simpler meals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Decline in UK cattle and sheep numbers

Decline in UK cattle and sheep numbers

UK livestock numbers keep falling Defra’s June 2025 agricultural survey shows.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

Latest news in-brief from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Tetany isn’t just a spring problem. A recent case in a housed suckler cow has prompted calls for farmers to review mineral supplementation as magnesium deficiency may become a winter threat.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Take care disbudding and drenching this Christmas

Take care disbudding and drenching this Christmas

Farmers tackling routine jobs over the Christmas break are being urged to take extra care, after AFBI reports revealed serious injuries linked to common tasks.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Managing liver fluke: farmers advised to act now to protect livestock

Liver fluke infections are expected to surge this winter, putting pressure on farmers to act quickly to protect herd and flock health.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

The NI mart trade has softened through late 2025, with finished beef cows recording the sharpest fall.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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