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More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

Various new measures are to be included in an upcoming public consultation on bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

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Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Ian Marshall calls out a ‘lazy narrative’ on livestock cuts

Ian Marshall calls out a ‘lazy narrative’ on livestock cuts

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

DAERA to push on with carbon audits

DAERA to push on with carbon audits

DAERA to push on with carbon audits

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

A new exhibitor at Balmoral Show this year is local egg equipment supplier EggTek.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

The Department of Finance has recently issued guidance which gives ministers some cover to manage departmental spending.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

Fox hunting ban back on Stormont agenda

A previous attempt to ban hunting with dogs was voted down by MLAs back in December 2021.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Ulster Wool price hits 10-year high

Ulster Wool price hits 10-year high

Ulster Wool is optimistic for further upward momentum into the 2026 auction season.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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