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Bluetongue confirmed on Northern Ireland farm

Northern Ireland farm minister Andrew Muir said identification of the virus is not unexpected, given the spread of BTV-3 across Britain and Ireland this season.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 November 2026

Bluetongue confirmed on Northern Ireland farm

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Muir defends DAERA after cattle cull review

Muir defends DAERA after cattle cull review

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Irish tractor market up 6% while NI sales up 45%

Irish tractor market up 6% while NI sales up 45%

NEWS 11 November 2026

Northern View: factories warn of a price correction

Northern View: factories warn of a price correction

Northern View: factories warn of a price correction

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

DAERA to ‘strengthen’ dog hunting bill

DAERA to ‘strengthen’ dog hunting bill

DAERA to ‘strengthen’ dog hunting bill

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

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Buyers out in force for Pollock machinery sale

Buyers out in force for Pollock machinery sale

There were over 900 lots offered for sale on Saturday ranging from large farm machinery to small workshop, household and garden tools.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

Farm families in Co Down offered free advice and YFCU launch Christmas appeal

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

NI must embrace AD, says Marshall

NI must embrace AD, says Marshall

The former UFU President was among those taking to the stage at Slurry Live

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

A review of a cull of 51 cattle at a farm outside Fivemiletown was undertaken by former Irish chief vet, Dr Martin Blake.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

MLAs ‘inundated’ with carbon audit emails

MLAs ‘inundated’ with carbon audit emails

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said the carbon footprinting project is about finding areas for ‘improved efficiency’ on farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Our farms can produce climate friendly beef

Our farms can produce climate friendly beef

John Egerton is one of 12 farmers taking part in a new project which aims to reduce emissions from beef.

FARMER WRITES 11 November 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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