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The weather drives a farmers’ mood

Derek Robinson reckons he gets a hit of dopamine when the sun comes out

FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

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"Volunteers and community spirit at the heart of Summer shows"

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

NEWS 29 April 2026

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Summer show season comes crashing in

Summer show season comes crashing in

Summer show season comes crashing in

PEDIGREE 29 April 2026

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Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

"Marts must not be discriminated against. Non-VAT registered farmers must not be financially penalised," ICOS has said.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue case confirmed in Cork

Bluetongue has been detected in a cow in Co Cork. This brings the number of counties the virus has been confirmed in to seven. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Warning over bluetongue risk as temperatures rise

Livestock owners reminded to prepare for the higher risk period for bluetongue virus, as temperatures increase and midge activity rises.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Ongoing surveillance by DAERA shows midge activity is fast-approaching the threshold which officially marks the end of inactive period.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Keeping the countryside healthy

Keeping the countryside healthy

Farmers play a vital role in keeping the countryside, and the planet, in good health and looking well

DEALER 15 April 2026

Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Mills preparing for feed price increase

Mills preparing for feed price increase

The price rise is mostly down to higher energy costs associated with manufacturing rations and haulage.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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