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Exceptional Heifers Sale Scheduled at Draperstown Mart: 15 Heifers Available this Saturday, 1st July 2023

This Saturday, 1st July 2023, Draperstown Mart, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected livestock markets, is preparing an exceptional offering. Fifteen carefully selected heifers will be available for bidding. This event is expected to attract a large number of farmers and livestock sector investors. To participate in the auctions and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! Draperstown Mart has a solid reputation for the quality…

Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market: The Hub for Farmers and Buyers

Draperstown, a small town nestled in the heart of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, comes alive every week with the bustling activity of the Lauri O’Kane & Son Draperstown Livestock Market. This renowned market has been serving the local farming community for decades, offering a wide range of livestock for sale. Whether you’re a farmer looking to sell or a buyer in search of quality stock, this market is the place…

Special Entries at Downpatrick Mart’s Fortnightly Cattle Sale on Monday, 1st May

Downpatrick Mart, a renowned livestock market in Northern Ireland, is set to host its highly anticipated Fortnightly Cattle Sale on Monday, 1st May. This event promises to be a thrilling opportunity for farmers, breeders, and enthusiasts to engage in the buying and selling of high-quality cattle. To ensure a seamless and safe experience for all, Downpatrick Mart has partnered with LSL Auctions App for online bidding, enabling participants to partake…

Exciting Springing Heifer Auction at Draperstown Mart on Saturday 1st April

Are you an avid cattle enthusiast or a farmer looking to expand your herd? Mark your calendars for an exciting event coming up on Saturday, 1st April 2023. Draperstown Mart is the place to be, as it will host an auction featuring 10 high-quality Hereford springing heifers, due mid-April onwards. This exciting opportunity should not be missed, especially for those in search of top-notch cattle to add to their collection.…

EFS applications open to NI farmers

The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DEARA) has announced that the sixth tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level is open for application. It is expected to to close on 13 May. EFS Higher Level provides participants with annual payments to help with bringing our most important environmental sites under favourable management. It additionally focuses on land with environmental designations, such as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)…

Warning issued by FFA amid rising input costs

A stern farmgate-supply warning has been issued by Farmers For Action (FFA) amid rising input costs. The warning was intended for corporate and co-op food processors in Northern Ireland (NI). According to FFA’s, William Taylor co-op milk processors are dragging their feet again at a base price of around 36p/L, whilst Meadow Foods in England announced a price of 41.6p/L going forward. Addressing concerns around large meat processors in NI,…

Vulnerability of sheep sector a concern

The vulnerability of Northern Ireland’s (NI) sheep sector has become a concern to the UK’s National Sheep Association (NSA). This comes as NSA has expressed disappointment at the lack of support thereof. According to the organisation, it is dismayed by the disregard shown in a recent announcement by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots. The lack of proposals to incentivise productivity in breeding ewes being…

Support package for NI agricultural shows

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced a £200,000 support package for agricultural shows in Northern Ireland (NI). This comes as the events are expected to commence within the coming months. With the announcement of the scheme, each show will be able to claim up to a maximum of £10,000 for new, or increased costs. According to Minister Poots many businesses and sectors were adversely affected…

Businesses urged to participate in new NI Soil Nutrient Scheme

Businesses in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the new Soil Nutrient Scheme (SNHS) as they would be able to benefit from what it could offer. This comes as Minister for Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots announced the launch of the Northern Ireland Soil Nutrient Scheme. The initiative is expected to be rolled out in zonal phases over a 4-year period, with an investment of £45…

New environmental provisions for Northern Ireland

“Protecting and enhancing our environment is a priority for my department and I am pleased to introduce these new provisions to further safeguard our planet.” These were the words of Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots as he confirmed that new legislative provisions were added to the Environment Order 2022. The changes to the document include a new legal framework for environmental governance and accountability, and was approved by the Northern…