Farmers Journal NI

The latest Northern Irish specific news and information from the @farmersjournal team, all in one place.

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Since moving to a Q-Bed 324 cubicle bedder, Armagh farmers Samuel and Thomas Dickson have cut labour and bedding usage by one third and witness a big improvement in cow cleanliness, Gary Abbott writes https://t.co/jvKfzGH8jT

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The teenage duo have won three champions in a row at the Carrick Winter Fair and have no intention of stopping https://t.co/iF4mYGCeq8

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There has been some easing in NI mart prices. https://t.co/8dErclfZjM

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We are at a turning point in the evolution of agricultural policy in all four regions of the UK. https://t.co/4hmfWlbUZW

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Check out what's on in NI farming https://t.co/rTFF2TYGEx

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The beef carbon reduction scheme pays £75 per head for eligible cattle at slaughter https://t.co/FyonvRNVoX

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Here's our weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland. https://t.co/irC5jeQ4pU

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There is a gradual shift towards AB-C payment models in NI https://t.co/rtV8BAMyfb

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Ireland still remains the largest exporter of beef to the UK market but Ireland's market share of beef imports has fallen from 77% to 68% in the last 12 months. https://t.co/tNNOV9kRZp

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Editorial: Spouses or civil partners will be able to pass up to £5 million worth of qualifying agricultural or business assets before paying inheritance tax on top of existing allowances https://t.co/p6hIqSGf0U

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Tirlán leads the NI milk league for the fifth month in 2025. https://t.co/sBQvVDDziT

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Record low number of lambs in UK at 1 June 2025 https://t.co/A1WQh5fK8R

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Over 75% of farms in Northern Ireland fall below the new £2.5m inheritance tax relief limit for individuals, and more than 90% are under the £5m limit for married couples https://t.co/UsJhxNPyHe

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Myostatin matters: minimise calving risk. 👇
https://t.co/loZ4TdImbt

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A beef scheme in NI is now moving into its third year.
https://t.co/QrIFiYcg4x

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Carcase weights of steers, heifers and young bulls are all up this year.
https://t.co/o6NrHLftZM

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DAERA have set out a proposal to make bovine EID tags available for use on newborn calves from July 2026.
https://t.co/zggWGz8qFv

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“This changes the risk picture and unfortunately makes it much more likely that the disease will spread during the high-risk season in summer 2026.”
https://t.co/P3kOxrKSvZ

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Concerns have been raised given the various animal health challenges facing DAERA.
https://t.co/RByczhsTQG

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The milk cheque was down, but we still paid the bills, writes David Clarke.
https://t.co/qmBV76QxiD