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Freda steps up again
The Dealer
The Dealer saw another big election took place in Fermanagh last week, with the Irish Shows Association electing a new president for the next two years.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Suckler scheme put back to April 2025
Minister Muir said the headage payment was “subject to budget and legislation” although he still intends to proceed with the scheme.
4 December 2024 News
Cattle dealers play a role in TB spread - McCormack
Former president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack said it is his understanding that half of farmers gone down with TB bought in an animal shortly beforehand.
Utilising bedding wisely this winter
With straw an expensive commodity for livestock farmers, efficient use of it is necessary to keep costs down.
4 December 2024 Buildings
Lisglass and Haystar set the standard at Simmental calf show
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Northern Ireland Simmental club calf show in Ballymena Livestock Market.
2 December 2024 Pedigree
Weekend weather: mild with scattered showers
Met Éireann has forecast mild temperatures this weekend, with scattered showers.
28 November 2024 News
New Holland's gutsy T5.120 packs a punch
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney spent some time with New Holland’s recently updated 120hp, T5.120 Dynamic Command tractor earlier this summer.
27 November 2024 Tractors
Beef Management: ration formulation and final suckler event
This week, Adam Woods takes a look at ration formulation and previews the final event in our Irish Farmers Journal suckler series.
27 November 2024 Management
Calf export trade witnessed plenty of change in 2024
The market for Irish calves on the continent has witnessed a number a changes in 2024 but remains on track to be one of the highest on record.
27 November 2024 Dairy Day
How will animal tagging rules change for NI farmers in 2025?
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland face new rules from next year on the tagging of cattle, sheep and goats.
27 November 2024 Tagging
Woodford unveil €2.5M copper oil treatment plant
Martin Merrick reports from Woodford’s open day which saw the unveiling of the new copper oil treatment plant in Co Cavan.
27 November 2024 Buildings
IFA blasts lack of action on dog attacks on sheep
Robust measures are needed to address dogs worrying and attacking sheep, the IFA has said.
26 November 2024 News