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Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

Defra’s plans to phase out enriched cages have raised concern among NI poultry producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

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Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

NEWS 26 January 2026

Defra secretary rules out more IHT changes

Defra secretary rules out more IHT changes

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Decline in UK cattle and sheep numbers

Decline in UK cattle and sheep numbers

Decline in UK cattle and sheep numbers

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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New farm partnership launched after Batters review

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

A review into farm profitability has been published by the UK government

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 September 2025

Review doesn’t take away from IHT issue

Review doesn’t take away from IHT issue

Farmers won't easily forget the impact of two massive policy changes in recent years.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 September 2025

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

More than 5,500 samples from livestock have been tested in over 50 farms within the temporary control zone to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 September 2025

Bird flu surge triggers biosecurity crackdown in Britain

Bird flu surge triggers biosecurity crackdown in Britain

A housing order is now in place across England due to the increased number of cases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 September 2025

All-female ministerial dream team at DEFRA

All-female ministerial dream team at DEFRA

Emma Reynolds is the new DEFRA secretary, leading an all-women team.

DEALER 5 September 2025

Reynolds takes lead job at DEFRA

Reynolds takes lead job at DEFRA

Emma Reynolds is the new secretary of state at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 September 2025

Brexit problems getting solved under 'upcoming' agreement

Brexit problems getting solved under 'upcoming' agreement

The upcoming SPS agreement between the EU and UK will unwind one of the most costly barriers created by Brexit.

NEWS 5 September 2025

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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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