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

Lucy Christie was home in Scotland over the Christmas and new year period.

FARMER WRITES 24 January 2026

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

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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

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

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

PEDIGREE 21 October 2025

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 October 2025

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

PEDIGREE 16 October 2025

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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 23 August 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 23 August 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 23 August 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 23 August 2025

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Lucy Christie was among the competitors at the Scottish national sheepdog trials.

FARMER WRITES 23 August 2025

Masterclass from young Charolais breeders at National Stock Judging finals

Masterclass from young Charolais breeders at National Stock Judging finals

Young Charolais enthusiasts from across the UK travelled to Stranagone Farms in Northern Ireland on Saturday for the British Charolais Cattle Society YDP Stock Judging finals, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 23 August 2025

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Choosing to sell and preparing sheep for sale can be stressful, but getting to work outdoors makes it all worth it, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 23 August 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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