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Farm incomes surpass £1bn for first time

The total income from farming in 2025 hit record levels, mainly thanks to good prices for dairy and beef.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Farm incomes surpass £1bn for first time

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Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

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The cost of farming is a true crisis

The cost of farming is a true crisis

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US crop insurance provides a safety net

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