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Bovine TB rate in NI drops below 10%

There are some glimmers of hope that TB rates in NI might be on the decline.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Bovine TB rate in NI drops below 10%

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Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Lakeland keep price unchanged for February

Lakeland keep price unchanged for February

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

AgriSearch records slight downturn in funds

AgriSearch records slight downturn in funds

AgriSearch records slight downturn in funds

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Entitlement transfer service now open

Entitlement transfer service now open

Entitlement transfer service now open

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

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Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Disease control measures have been initiated by DAERA, including temporary control zones and an avian influenza prevention zone for the whole of Northern Ireland.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Fewer cattle eligible for £20m beef payment

Fewer cattle eligible for £20m beef payment

The number of cattle meeting eligibility conditions dropped in 2025, DAERA figures confirm.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

The 2026 Balmoral Show is now accepting entries, with mandatory bluetongue vaccination introduced for all cattle and sheep as part of updated health measures.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Over 45,000ha added to 2026 farm maps

Over 45,000ha added to 2026 farm maps

New land eligibility rules have applied to farms in NI from the start of 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Comment: a long-running saga of ANC payments

Comment: a long-running saga of ANC payments

The last Area of Natural Constraint payment in NI was made to SDA farmers in 2018.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

‘Massive opportunities’ in genetics says Watson

‘Massive opportunities’ in genetics says Watson

Gary Watson from Dale Farm was among the speakers at the recent launch of Sustainable Ruminant Genetics in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

DAERA survey finds farmer frustration with TB

The exercise was conducted at the 2025 Balmoral Show and the results were published last week as a research paper in the Irish Veterinary Journal.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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