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Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

There is potential for exports to continue as normal for most EU countries including the Netherlands and Spain, while exports to Italy and Poland may be subject to certain conditions.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

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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

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

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

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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 17 August 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 17 August 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 17 August 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 17 August 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 17 August 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 17 August 2025

Deer in England test positive for bluetongue

Deer in England test positive for bluetongue

Thirteen cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in England in the 2025/2026 vector season.

NEWS 17 August 2025

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