Northern Ireland

Bluetongue cases suspected on third farm in Northern Ireland

"Bluetongue is an unpredictable virus that can be spread rapidly by midges through and between flocks and herds," NI agriculture minister Andrew Muir said.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 December 2025

Bluetongue cases suspected on third farm in Northern Ireland

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Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

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NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Muir launches new innovation scheme

Muir launches new innovation scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Clarity on conditions for new farm payment

Clarity on conditions for new farm payment

Clarity on conditions for new farm payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

UK government aware of vet medicine concerns

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Factories look to sharply reduce prices, but are meeting strong farmer resistance.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Northern View: base cattle quotes edge down again in NI

Northern View: base cattle quotes edge down again in NI

The prices paid for beef cattle have edged back in NI, despite the looming Christmas holidays.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Roaring trade for calves at Rathfriland Mart's Friday sale

Roaring trade for calves at Rathfriland Mart's Friday sale

David Clarke reports on the calf trade at the weekly sale at Rathfriland Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Editorial: bluetongue outbreak fallout continues

Editorial: bluetongue outbreak fallout continues

Calls this week for a ban on the importation of animals from Northern Ireland for direct slaughter have been premature.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

The Alliance MLA acknowledged that it will be after the next Assembly election, which is expected in May 2027, before legislation is passed at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

DAERA operating with 800 vacant posts

The department continues to struggle to recruit staff, especially vets

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Lakeland takes 3.5p/l off November price

Lakeland takes 3.5p/l off November price

The co-op has confirmed the price it will pay suppliers for November milk

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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