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Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

The Scottish government has announced the partial bluetongue restricted zone will be extended to cover the whole country as cases continue to rise.

NEWS 2 October 2026

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

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Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

NEWS 16 September 2026

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

NEWS 25 August 2026

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

NEWS 22 August 2026

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Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

Classical BSE confirmed in cow in Scotland

Classical BSE is a fatal neurodegenerative disease and occurs through the consumption of contaminated feed. It is the only form of the disease which can be transmitted to humans.

NEWS 15 July 2026

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

A holiday in Scotland reminded Katherine O’Leary of Ireland’s farming landscape, from the mountains and fields to the familiar beauty of Kerry.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 15 July 2026

Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

Scotland confirms first bluetongue case as virus sweeps Britain

Britain is witnessing a surge in bluetongue outbreaks over the high-risk summer months.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue cases on the rise in Britain

Bluetongue is now much more prevalent in the livestock dense areas in the southwest, whereas in 2024 and 2025 it was mainly found in arable regions in the east.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Scottish farmers call on UK to ban Brazilian beef

Brazilian beef is set to be banned from entering the EU from 3 September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

Not allowing non-farmers to buy land will have a hugely distorting impact on land prices.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

Claiming the supreme champion Salers at this year's Royal Highland Show in Scotland was a heifer bred in Northern Ireland.

PEDIGREE 15 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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