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News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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DAERA sends in inspectors to AFBI Hillsborough

DAERA sends in inspectors to AFBI Hillsborough

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

AFBI warns of acorn poisoning in sheep

AFBI warns of acorn poisoning in sheep

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

High risk of liver fluke in midlands, west and north

High risk of liver fluke in midlands, west and north

High risk of liver fluke in midlands, west and north

MARKETS 19 November 2025

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2025 grass growth highest in six years

2025 grass growth highest in six years

Farmers participating in the GrassCheck project recorded higher grass growth in 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

AFBI study suggests role for by-product feeds

AFBI study suggests role for by-product feeds

The study looked at the potential to replace cereals and soya in dairy cow diets

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

Promoting optimum performance in breeding ewe lambs

Promoting optimum performance in breeding ewe lambs

Research has shown that for pregnant ewe lambs to have the best chance of rearing a lamb they should be gaining in the region of 80g liveweight during early and mid-pregnancy.

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

New NAP group to report in ‘early 2026’

New NAP group to report in ‘early 2026’

The new group has been tasked with bringing forward new proposed revisions to the Nutrients Action Programme in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

AFBI data breach relates to lab tests

AFBI data breach relates to lab tests

Some personal information relating to farmers has been released in error by the research body.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Forecast shows high risk of liver fluke in NI

Forecast shows high risk of liver fluke in NI

The climate-based model used to predict liver fluke infestations, known as the Ollerenshaw Index, is currently above 400.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

Approx 23,000 broiler breeders culled in Tyrone

Approx 23,000 broiler breeders culled in Tyrone

The latest case was first reported last Friday, after higher than normal mortality in birds.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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