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ABP agrees deal to buy Welsh lamb abattoir

A spokesperson for ABP told the Irish Farmers Journal that the transaction is expected to be complete in December.

NEWS 5 November 2026

ABP agrees deal to buy Welsh lamb abattoir

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Champion Limousin bull sells for staggering €30,000 to Scotland

Champion Limousin bull sells for staggering €30,000 to Scotland

PEDIGREE 2 November 2026

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

NEWS 23 October 2026

Green day: Ireland gear up for shinty showdown

Green day: Ireland gear up for shinty showdown

Green day: Ireland gear up for shinty showdown

SPORT 21 October 2026

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HW Netherton females sell to multiple countries

HW Netherton females sell to multiple countries

Angus females sold to multiple European countries in the HW Netherton Angus sale on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 19 October 2026

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

The Scottish government has announced the partial bluetongue restricted zone will be extended to cover the whole country as cases continue to rise.

NEWS 2 October 2026

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Irish farmers have long looked with envy at the premium secured by Scotch beef in the UK market, but its position is less certain than it used to be.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

The BTV-3 strain of bluetongue has been confirmed on 630 farms in the UK during the 2026/27 season to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

The 2026 Sheepdog World Trial event takes place at Huntington Farm near Lauder from 16 to 20 September. Donegal man James McGee will captain Ireland, which he said is an honour.

NEWS 25 August 2026

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

This weeks jobs includes an experienced stock person in Scotland, an assistant dairy farm manager in Meath and dairy farm assistant vacancies in Waterford, Kilkenny and Westmeath.

NEWS 22 August 2026

Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

Classical BSE is a fatal neurodegenerative disease and occurs through the consumption of contaminated feed. It is the only form of the disease which can be transmitted to humans.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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