Sheep
Exports of Northern Ireland lambs south continues to increase
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) continue to increase. Figures from the Livestock...
Republic of Ireland
N.Ireland
Exports of sheep for direct slaughter from NI to the ROI continues to fall
Exports of sheep from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) for direct slaughter this year continues to...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Beef
British and Irish heifer prices edging towards parity
British and Irish R3 heifer prices are edging towards parity, with the difference standing at just 3.7c/kg in the week...
Opinion
Why should Northern Ireland become the Republic’s poor trading relation?
Colm McCarthy’s belief that maintaining trade links with Northern Ireland should be made a poor second to the ‘Holy Grail’...
Beef
Irish heifer prices the fifth highest in the EU
Irish heifer prices are the fifth highest in the EU, according to the latest figures from the Livestock and Meat...
N.Ireland
Record crowds at Balmoral Show 2017
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has confirmed that visitor numbers at this year’s Balmoral Show exceeded 100,000. “We should...
Beef
Price difference between British and Irish heifers drops to 2017 low
The price difference between British and Irish heifers dropped to the lowest it has been so far in 2017 in...
Agri-Business
'Trade talks need to run parallel with Brexit negotiations'
It is imperative that trade talks run parallel with the Brexit negotiations, according to Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Beef
Over 1,600 calves test positive for BVD in Northern Ireland since March
Since the BVD eradication programme became compulsory in March 1,677 calves have tested positive for BVD in Northern Ireland, according to Animal Health...