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The tough task of being a farming leader

A new book by former NFU president Minette Batters offers a first-hand insight into a turbulent time for UK farming.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

The tough task of being a farming leader

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Sluggish fertiliser sales lead to price cuts

Sluggish fertiliser sales lead to price cuts

NEWS 10 June 2026

Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Married couples benefit from inheritance tax relief

Married couples benefit from inheritance tax relief

Married couples benefit from inheritance tax relief

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

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Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

NFU Mutual highlighted concern with survey results on dog owner behaviours in the run-up to lambing.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Defra secretary rules out more IHT changes

Defra secretary rules out more IHT changes

The Secretary of State was speaking at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

New farm partnership launched after Batters review

A review into farm profitability has been published by the UK government

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

David Wright reports from a UFU event on the main changes announced in the autumn budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

NFU leader hits out at ‘unrealistic’ IHT deadline

NFU leader hits out at ‘unrealistic’ IHT deadline

Tom Bradshaw was addressing a House of Lords committee looking at UK inheritance tax changes.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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