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The counties buying the most new tractors in August

FTMTA data shows that new tractor registrations in August were up 15% on the same month in 2025, while year to date registrations are up 15%. Meanwhile, NI registrations are up 57% year on year.

NEWS 23 September 2026

The counties buying the most new tractors in August

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Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Too much grass for autumn calving

Too much grass for autumn calving

Jessica Pollock runs a split spring and autumn calving dairy system outside Castlederg

FARMER WRITES 23 September 2026

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

The new agriculture degree is being delivered by Queen’s from the School of Biological Sciences building in Belfast.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

TB herds at 23-year low across England

TB herds at 23-year low across England

The figures suggest wildlife culling in England has had a positive impact on disease rates.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Northern Ireland diary of events

Northern Ireland diary of events

Shows, sales and events taking place across NI farming over the next week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Following a significant rise in bluetongue cases across GB and the Republic of Ireland, Minister Andrew Muir has urged NI livestock keepers to remain vigilant against the virus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading

Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading

Glens of Antrim Potatoes has been in operation for over 50 years and had recently diversified into crisp production.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

New hurdle in the fight against TB

New hurdle in the fight against TB

A public consultation on DAERA's latest proposals to control TB in wildlife closes on 9 October.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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