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Northern Ireland
NI succession planning scheme launched
Peter McCann
The new succession scheme is being delivered by farming charity, Rural Support
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Annual TB cost closes in on £60m
The annual bill for the bovine TB programme in NI looks set to break the £60m barrier
Suckler payment of £100/head proposed
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.
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
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
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
Sustainability the next big challenge for Dairy Council
The Dairy Council for NI has provided an update on the range of work it undertakes on behalf of farmers and processors.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
UFU wants MMB money to go to charity
The Milk Marketing Board ceased trading on 1 March 1995, with some money held back to clear any liabilities.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
NI bluentongue threat classed as ‘medium’
The risk that bluetongue virus gets to NI will diminish as the year progresses.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland