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News round-up from Northern Ireland

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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Vet’s Corner: bracken poisoning and its detrimental risks

Vet’s Corner: bracken poisoning and its detrimental risks

NEWS 26 August 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

Export outlet continues to underpin weanling trade

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sharper trade for cattle at Clogher Mart

Sharper trade for cattle at Clogher Mart

Sharper trade for cattle at Clogher Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

A new eight-bay purpose-built calf shed has just completed it’s first season for the Hogan family, with the automatic calf feeders proving a particular hit.

FARM BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Department ready to assess live exports ships

Department ready to assess live exports ships

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is acutely aware that Brittany Ferries decision has the potential to cause difficulties for the industry.

NEWS 12 August 2026

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

Thankfully luck was on my side and I pulled up to secure the gate just in time to ruin their adventuring for the evening.

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Vet explains what could be behind coughing calves this summer

Vet explains what could be behind coughing calves this summer

Heat stress doesn't cause a cough directly, but a panting herd has less in the tank immunologically.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Editorial - live exports options

Editorial - live exports options

There are alternative options currently being discussed within the industry.

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

Cull cows to £2,460 at Rathfriland Mart

Cull cows to £2,460 at Rathfriland Mart

David Wright reports on the trade for cattle at Rathfriland Mart in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

A potential Irish veal industry?

A potential Irish veal industry?

'The Dutch have the market, so why not establish a partnership in Ireland with some veal firms from Holland.' - by email, Liam de Paor, BAgrSc, Loreto Road, Carrickane, Co Cavan.

LETTERS 12 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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