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Northern Ireland
£690m bovine TB bill dwarfs RHI
David Wright
Over the past five years, our estimates indicate approximately £213m has been needed to cover bovine TB costs in Northern Ireland.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
High yields bring lower constituents, AFBI study shows
AFBI research has looked at milk composition on farms in NI operating feed-to-yield systems.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Those against badger cull need to see sense
In the last year the evidence from roadkill assessments suggests TB is up by 69% in local badgers.
Report pours cold water on NI vet school
A vet school in NI is seen as a means of ensuring a long term supply of vets in NI.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Competition authority taking aim at vet companies
Four multinational veterinary businesses have now come under investigation by the UK Competition and Markets Authority in recent years.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
High costs impact wool price pay-out
Increased costs in processing and lower consumer demand, have impacted global prices for wool
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
McPlant ‘holding its own’ on McDonald’s menu
McDonald’s senior vice president Beth Hart addressed an Ulster Bank event at Balmoral Show.
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Soaring food prices hitting the headlines
Higher food prices are necessary if the industry is to have any hope of being sustainable.
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Co Down haulier convicted at Newry Court
A Co Down haulier was fined £250 at Newry Court on Monday relating to an animal unfit for transport.
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Soil samplers gearing up for Zone 2
Zone 2 of the soil nutrient health scheme will soon be open for applications.
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
UK finalises trade deals with Australia and NZ
Both free-trade deals with the UK come into force from midnight on 31 May.
10 May 2023 Northern Ireland
NI vets get 33% more for TB testing
A new contract with DAERA has brought higher fees for TB testing by private vets.
10 May 2023 Northern Ireland