N.Ireland
Approximately 450 pigs have died as result of a fire that broke out on a farm in Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The PSNI have advised road users to seek alternative routes as a tractor went on fire just south of Omagh, on the Tattyreagh Road
A Tyrone farmer today received a six-month suspended sentence and an eight-year ban from keeping or working with animals.
Farmer Barry Mulgrew from Killeeshil, Co. Tyrone 'couldn't believe' his luck this week with the birth of triplet calves
DAERA has confirmed that it is investigating a third suspected case of bird flu at a commercial poultry premises in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
DAERA is investigating a further suspected case of bird flu in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone.
Pig/Poultry
The chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Northern Ireland
DAERA said 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises are to be culled due to a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu).
ABP Food Group has confirmed that all main operations on its ABP Linden Dungannon facility are "unaffected" despite an ongoing review.
Rural Life
Following a recent spate of thefts, Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnerships will host a rural crime information event tomorrow
Police are appealing for information in relation to the theft of a tractor in the vicinity of the Mountjoy Road, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone
Omagh Show 2024 enjoyed a record entry of sheep with classes continuing on well into the afternoon.
Farm litter, including empty chemical drums, blue piping and plastic, is adding significantly to the pollution burden on the River...
Around 40 animals were rescued and brought to safety after a cattle truck caught fire in Co. Kerry last night (Tuesday, March 19).
A Co. Tyrone farm business has been fined in court for water pollution. Hillside Dairy Farms...
Environment
A former commercially harvested bog in Co. Tyrone is set to be transformed into a demonstration hub for peatland restoration.
Despite the poor weather of late, the picturesque village of Donaghnmore in south Co. Tyrone is awash with colour right now.
Tyrone sheep breeders Janet and Andy Carson have secured a lucrative export deal for their Little Whisker flock of Badgerface Texels.
Beatties’ Livestock Sales has acquired Fivemiletown Mart in Co. Tyrone. The business was previously owned by Patterson Stewart.
Carcasses of calves and other animals have been found dumped at two separate sites in Northern Ireland in recent days.
Machinery News
Maguire Agri Contracts of Co. Tyrone recently held a clearance sale hosted by EuroActions,. We list the highlights here.
Dairy News
Father and son team Philip and David Clarke milk 84 crossbred cows, all spring calving, between Ballygawley and Augher in South Co. Tyrone.
The driver of a green tractor is being sought by authorities in Co. Tyrone following a road traffic collision which occurred last week.
