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Defining year for future of suckler farming

There is much talk at present regarding the European Commission progressing with the Mercusor trade deal but the outcome of the next CAP reform will shape the future of suckling.

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

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Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

NEWS 11 February 2026

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

NEWS 31 January 2026

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Tillage Podcast: malt cuts, farmer views and looking ahead

Tillage Podcast: malt cuts, farmer views and looking ahead

This week’s show is jam packed with your views, meeting reports and the usual Grain Trends and weather reports.

NEWS 1 December 2025

Fair milk price needed for dairy farmers

Fair milk price needed for dairy farmers

'Farmers need a guarantee of milk price yearly.' - name and details with the editor

LETTERS 1 December 2025

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 1 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Stock was available in small numbers in Kenmare Mart this week, as manager Dan McCarthy reflects on a year that had prices like no other.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

'The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster continues to accept SONI as a sponsor,' - a concerned UFU member

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

There was no let-up in demand for breeding heifers at Skibbereen Mart's annual fatstock show and sale last week, with up to €11.43/kg paid out in a busy sale, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 December 2025

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

Balancing funds for BISS, CRISS and ANC are on their way, with the payments for young farmers also on the way.

NEWS 1 December 2025

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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