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Northern Ireland
Growing anger at Welsh farm policies
David Wright
The Welsh government is currently consulting on some radical changes to farm support.
7 February 2024 Pedigree
A 20,000gns double for Aberdeen Angus in Stirling
The 2024 sale season kicked off in Stirling last weekend with the sale of Angus, Hereford, Limousin and Shorthorns, writes Shanon Kinahan.
7 February 2024 Forestry
New restrictions announced for timber imports from Scotland
The restrictions come as forestry sector fears of a bark beetle infestation have grown.
Diamanté shines bright at Inlambuary online sale
Shanon Kinahan reports on the Inlambuary in-lamb sheep sale.
24 January 2024 Pedigree
Agri jobs: dairy farm assistant needed on 240-cow farm in Co Offaly
This week’s jobs include opportunities on dairy farms and on a suckler farm in Scotland.
20 January 2024 News
Gorman demands halt to Scottish timber imports.
The IFA also called for a spruce bark beetle taskforce to be established immediately.
17 January 2024 News
Agri jobs: dairy farm manager in Cork and calving assistant in Scotland
A dairy farm in Mallow is looking for a farm manager, while an Irish farming family in Scotland requires a calving assistant to help with their spring calving sucklers for three months.
13 January 2024 News
A royal affair: importing Highland cattle from Balmoral Castle
Martin Merrick accompanied cattle haulier Robert McCreery as he transported a pedigree Highland bull from the King of England’s Balmoral fold back to the Republic of Ireland.
2 January 2024 Breeding & health
Making the most of what the Dublin Cattle Market offered
A northside Dubliner by birth, Paddy Gernon – who died earlier this month – was a successful live exporter who shipped thousands of cattle to Britain, the Continent and beyond.
26 December 2023 News
Watch: record Charolais Christmas Cracker with top price of €16,200
Adam Woods reports from Saturday’s annual Christmas Cracker Charolais sale in Elphin Mart.
4 December 2023 Pedigree
Straw imports surge as Irish supplies plummet
The sharp rise in straw imports comes amid a collapse in southern output.
15 November 2023 News
IFA calls for a temporary ban on Scottish timber imports
Once the beetle is present in Scotland, it is impossible to claim that any area can be classed as a 'pest free', the IFA has said.
15 November 2023 Forestry