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Northern Ireland weekly market report: 19 October 2026

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Oxford Farming Conference reveals 2027 speakers and debate motion

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In the suckler ring at Markethill Mart outfits selling to £3850

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Heifers selling to £2440 at Newtownstewart Mart

Charity representatives Pamela Keery (Belfast Drug and Alcohol Coordination Team (BDACT)), Alyson Dollin (Regional Officer at Arthritis UK), Emily Wilson (Alzheimer’s Society), Caroline Edmondson (Community Champion at Tesco Bangor), Alan Kinghan (North Belfast Men's Shed), Donna McCotter (Community Champion at Tesco Yorkgate), Lauren Shanks (Mencap NI), Paula Kennedy (Breast Imaging BHSCT), Sarah Jewell (N. Ireland Hospice) and Moira McCallan (Cancer Lifeline).placeholder image

Tesco Yorkgate brings local charities together to connect shoppers

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Superb entry of 200 rams at the annual ram fair at Armoy Mart

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Suckler outfits selling to £4020 at Clogher Mart

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Autumn point to point horse races at Portrush

Pictured at the Foyle Food Group in Omagh at the announcement of a major £15million investment are (L-R) Terry Acheson, CEO of Foyle Food Group, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink at Invest NI.placeholder image

Foyle Food Group announces £15m investment to boost productivity and skills

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Daniel Coyle does the double at Eglinton

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Arena Eventing at Strule Valley

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Competitive week three takes Interschools League to halfway stage at the Meadows

Market Reports

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Dairy cows selling to a top of £3480 at Rathfriland Co-op

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Springing heifers selling to £3220 at Hilltown Mart

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Heavy bullocks selling to £2630 for a 785kg Charolais at Enniskillen Mart

Ulster Farmers' Union Watch

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County Londonderry chairman - Outstanding in his field

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UFU welcomes Transfer Lab as new corporate member

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Farm safety - UFU urge farmers to be cautious when mixing slurry

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UFU urge livestock producers to prepare for lungworm vaccine withdrawal

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UFU urge members to attend bTB webinar

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Meet the Oxford Union Debate speakers lineup

At the Growing Voices: Women in Farming event, a panel discussion on getting into farming and making it work featured; (left to right) MJ Cleary, presenter of CountryLife on Midlands Radio 3; beef farmer Teleri Thomas; farm family members Kate Curran and John Fitzgerald; and dairy farmer and Teagasc Authority member, Vanessa Kiely O’Connorplaceholder image

Teagasc event celebrates women’s contribution to Irish agriculture

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Have a look around this £17 million property in the Great Glen

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This stunning mid 1800s farmhouse is for sale for offers starting at £650,000

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Pictured at Tramore Style Evening are Most Stylish winner Valerie McDonagh, wearing a headpiece that was the crowning glory and is by Millinery by Mel, her light pink dress from Coast, her burgundy Coach bag and burgundy Toni Bianco shoes. Judge Louisa Murphy and Bill Comerford from Rathgormack, and Veronica Murphy from Wexford, and Aoife Hennessy and Laura Brevin were fourth and fifth runners-up with event MC Shona Lyons from BEAT, Most Stylish event sponsor Waterford Castle represented by Finn Walsh, and Chair of Tramore Racecourse Karl Casey. The Most Stylish competition was sponsored by Waterford Castle Resort and formed part of the Tramore August Racing Festival. Photo: Patrick Browne.placeholder image

Tramore style evening celebrates a day of fashion, racing and standout style

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Princess Royal visits Shanaghan Veterinary Services on Equine Futures Day

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Sun, clear rounds, and superb sport at Connell Hill training show

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Discover CAFRE Enniskillen Campus during Open Farm Weekend

Rural Youth

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CAFRE celebrates International Day of Rural Women

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Macra demands DAFM expedite shock 11-day delay to farm payments

Derg Valley YFC and Seskinore YFC have joined forces to raise an incredible £8,500 for Friends of the Cancer Centre. Pictured are members from Seskinore YFCplaceholder image

Tyrone YFC clubs help raise £8,500 for Friends of the Cancer Centre

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Committee explores industry insights and visits an innovative farming estate

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Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

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Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

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Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

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