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Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

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Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

NEWS 14 February 2026

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

PEDIGREE 9 February 2026

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

FARMER WRITES 24 January 2026

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

NEWS 20 January 2026

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World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

Angus breeders from all over Europe and the UK purchased in the HW Netherton Angus production sale on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

With some rams sold in Ballymena, it’s now off to Scotland, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

All three age categories at this year's Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society youth development finals were won by Irish competitors.

PEDIGREE 3 September 2025

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

The new campaign from well-being charity Farmstrong Scotland will coincide with Menopause Awareness Month and World Menopause Day on 18 October.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Bluetongue restrictions to be eased in Britain

Bluetongue restrictions to be eased in Britain

Bluetongue restrictions across Britain are set to ease from the 21 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

A new book tells this extraordinary story of how vast tracts of land were cleared of tenants in the wake of the Famine to create a Scottish-style hill sheep system. Edwin McGreal reports.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Scottish uplands farmers face many of the same opportunities and challenges as farmers on the Island of Ireland with SRUC’s Professor Davy McCracken sharing his learnings

NEWS 3 September 2025

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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