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Northern View: beef prices continue to edge down

The market for cattle in NI continues to be undermined by a weak trade south of the border.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Northern View: beef prices continue to edge down

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News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Foyle expanding their suckler cow operation

Foyle expanding their suckler cow operation

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Wide range in February milk payouts in NI

Wide range in February milk payouts in NI

Wide range in February milk payouts in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Comment: bovine genetics needs high farmer uptake

Comment: bovine genetics needs high farmer uptake

Comment: bovine genetics needs high farmer uptake

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

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Registration opens for spring conference

Registration opens for spring conference

The annual event is run by the Irish Farmers Journal in partnership with the Livestock and Meat Commission.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

New predictions part of GrassCheck revamp

New predictions part of GrassCheck revamp

Included within the project will be predictions of grass growth for each county in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Two winters to get the cattle herd genotyped

Two winters to get the cattle herd genotyped

David Wright reports from a training event on the bovine genetics programme, held at CAFRE Greenmount.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Legislation to establish the new body is now in the final stages at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

Fertiliser prices have continued to trend upwards in the last week across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Bovine TB rate in NI drops below 10%

Bovine TB rate in NI drops below 10%

There are some glimmers of hope that TB rates in NI might be on the decline.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Tight finances across all government departments could impact farmers this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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