Peter McCann

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

Several meetings about the new NAP plan took place this week with farmer representatives, industry stakeholders and local politicians.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

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ANC plan needs new money, say farm groups

ANC plan needs new money, say farm groups

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

Progress stalls with new sheep scheme

Progress stalls with new sheep scheme

Progress stalls with new sheep scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

Follow on to EFS higher level to open this month

Follow on to EFS higher level to open this month

Follow on to EFS higher level to open this month

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

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Red diesel heads towards 70p/litre

Red diesel heads towards 70p/litre

Red diesel prices could fall further in the coming days, especially if a US-Iran peace deal is formally signed on Friday as planned.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

The tough task of being a farming leader

The tough task of being a farming leader

A new book by former NFU president Minette Batters offers a first-hand insight into a turbulent time for UK farming.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Cattle need more feed to grow, research finds

Cattle need more feed to grow, research finds

A beef conference organised by CAFRE and the Ulster Farmers' Union was held at Greenmount last week. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 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 10 June 2026

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

A meeting about the issue took place earlier this month and another is scheduled for this week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

9,000 calves miss out on suckler payment

At a payment rate of £100/ligible calving, the unclaimed funding works out at £560/farm on average.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

Peter McCann reports from the CAFRE / UFU beef conference, held on Wednesday

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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