Livestock

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Ongoing surveillance by DAERA shows midge activity is fast-approaching the threshold which officially marks the end of inactive period.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

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Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Keeping the countryside healthy

Keeping the countryside healthy

DEALER 22 April 2026

Mills preparing for feed price increase

Mills preparing for feed price increase

Mills preparing for feed price increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

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How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Beef trade records a lift

Beef trade records a lift

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Slurry project identifies an 11% ammonia cut

Slurry project identifies an 11% ammonia cut

The Farm2Export livestock slurry project is run by Dundonald-based BH Estates.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Armoy Livestock Mart in Co Antrim.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Modelling shows that improved on-farm badger biosecurity is the single most effective measure available to reduce the risk of transmission from badgers to cattle and vice versa, the Department said.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

The Oireachtas agriculture committee heard that European Commission animal transport rules would prove unworkable for live exports from Ireland.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Farmers drew their own conclusions from the complete absence of any processor presence at Monday evening's crucial beef meeting in Abbeyleix.

OPINION 1 April 2026

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Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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