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Northern Ireland
Fertiliser hit with January price hike
Kieran Mailey
Fertiliser manufacturers have increase price quotes on nitrogen fertiliser as sales start to build ahead of the upcoming spring
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
No change to December milk prices in NI
There has been no change to base milk prices in Northern Ireland for December supplies.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Weighing up the pros and cons of meeting BCRS age limits
The slaughter age limits set out under the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme have seen more cattle being finished that are underfleshed. Kieran Mailey reports.
NI Trends: cattle prices continue to rise; live trade sets pace on hoggets
The beef trade continues to see prices rising week on week, while hogget prices are also moving upwards.
15 January 2025 Markets
Finished cattle prices still on upward curve
The beef trade has seen further increases in factory prices this week, as well as the live trade, while hoggets are also edging upwards in value.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Suckler calf births slump to 40-year low
Suckler calf birth registrations during 2024 plummeted by 16.5% year-on-year to and reached their lowest annual figure for close on 40 years.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather
As milder weather is likely to increase the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, keep a close eye on animals in the coming days.
14 January 2025 Management
Five tips for early season slurry spreading
As the window for slurry applications opens in mid-Janaury in designated regions of the country, outlined are some tips to spreading in early spring.
11 January 2025 Management
Dale Farm and Lakeland suppliers on the move
January 2025 has seen a number of dairy farmers start the year by switching processors
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle prices rise above 530p/kg; hogget quotes up 20p/kg
The beef trade settles back to normal trading after the Christmas holidays and prices are running above 530p/kg. Hoggets are also on the rise, with quotes up to 700p/kg.
8 January 2025 Markets
585p/kg being paid for beef in Scotland
A growing shortage of slaughter fit cattle in Scotland has seen prices on U grading animals breaking the 580p/kg barrier.
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef payment boosts 2024 store cattle trade
Financial incentives aimed at reducing the slaughter age of cattle in NI during 2024 had a positive impact on store cattle prices
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland