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Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

The case at a premises near Portavogie, Co Down, does not require an extension to the temporary control zone currently in place.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 January 2026

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

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Slurry stocking rate rules to be kept tight

Slurry stocking rate rules to be kept tight

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

Farming With Nature scheme set to change

Farming With Nature scheme set to change

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

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Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Amending planning rules on ammonia to allow replacement sheds to be built was a key issue that needed to be addressed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

No new BTV cases since mid-December

No new BTV cases since mid-December

The last positive cases of Bluetongue Virus in NI were initially reported on 16 December

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

Natasha Ferguson looks at the main requirements in the first two new farm sustainability standards

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

The president of the UFU has said his organisation is not on board with the TB project in the northwest.

COMMUNITY 7 January 2026

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

The new £2.5m inheritance tax threshold will be quickly eaten away by inflation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

DAERA to partially pay for pre-movement bluetongue testing

DAERA to partially pay for pre-movement bluetongue testing

"This is a unique situation based on current circumstances and is short term in nature to provide targeted sector specific support," Minister Muir said.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Bovine TB rears its ugly head again

Bovine TB rears its ugly head again

Fermanagh farmer John Egerton is facing a number of months under a TB movement restriction.

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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