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‘Unusual' and 'localised' midge activity behind NI bluetongue cases - UFU

The UFU has said there is no intention to cull animals after two bluetongue cases were confirmed in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 December 2025

‘Unusual' and 'localised' midge activity behind NI bluetongue cases - UFU

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Farming braces for bluetongue

Farming braces for bluetongue

NEWS 3 December 2025

Bluetongue in NI confirmed as more suspected

Bluetongue in NI confirmed as more suspected

NEWS 3 December 2025

DAERA following BTV disease control plan

DAERA following BTV disease control plan

DAERA following BTV disease control plan

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

DAERA on the hunt for more Bluetongue cases

DAERA on the hunt for more Bluetongue cases

DAERA on the hunt for more Bluetongue cases

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

New penalty system for NI farms

New penalty system for NI farms

The new standards are requirement of all farm schemes in Northern Ireland that are administered by DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

Bluetongue - the clinical signs in cattle and sheep

Bluetongue - the clinical signs in cattle and sheep

Farmers are being urged to recognise the clinical signs of bluetongue in cattle and sheep

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

Farms urged to opt in to beef scheme

Farms urged to opt in to beef scheme

Those farm businesses in NI who have yet to sign up to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme have until 31 December to do so.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

IFA calls for bluetongue vaccines to be licensed as more suspected cases emerge

IFA calls for bluetongue vaccines to be licensed as more suspected cases emerge

The IFA has said that the highest level of vigilance is needed as the number of suspected bluetongue cases in NI increases.

NEWS 1 December 2025

More bluetongue cases suspected on Co Down farm

More bluetongue cases suspected on Co Down farm

Further testing has indicated another 44 suspected cases of bluetongue on a farm in Co Down which has had two cases confirmed.

NEWS 1 December 2025

UFU urges bluetongue vigilance among farmers

UFU urges bluetongue vigilance among farmers

The UFU has called on farmers to stay vigilant and on DAERA to keep farmers up-to-date on NI's bluetongue situation.

NEWS 1 December 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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