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Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle

Lakeland Dairies holds October milk base price

Farmers pictured during the CliBeef study tour to the Republic of Ireland on 28–29 October 2026.

CliBeef study tour explores climate-friendly beef production

The Lakeland Dairies Board has agreed to increase price for milk for the month of September.

Lakeland Dairies increases September milk price

Ian Stevenson, chief executive: Dairy Council for Northern Ireland

A manifesto for dairy’s sustainable future

There has been an extension to the slurry spreading period in the Republic of Ireland

One week extension to slurry spreading deadline in ROI

Charles McAllister, director of the Green Gas Taskforce, and Chris Huhne, chairman of ADBA.

Northern Ireland biomethane could generate £5bn in GVA by 2050

Clement Lynch

Exercise vigilance amidst threat of Bluetongue, warns UFU

Lakeland have released details of their latest milk price

Lakeland Dairies increases August milk price

Clement Lynch

Exercise vigilance amidst threat of Bluetongue, warns UFU

TUV leader Jim Allister MP

TUV highlights the impact of cross-border VAT differentials on local agriculture

Apply now for an Innovation Visit on improved nutrient utilisation on dairy farms

Apply for an Innovation Visit on improved nutrient utilisation on dairy farms

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

MP criticises DAERA Minister for pressing ahead with flawed review

Alison Watt, from the North of Scotland making friends with Ballygowan Alison.

14 great pictures from the Blonde club 45th anniversary weekend

Lakeland have announced their latest milk price

A base price of 30.9p/l (at base solids) will be paid in Northern Ireland

Milk volumes are easing in both the UK and Ireland, but supplies remain historically high.

Commodity Watch: An easing in production but markets are still well supplied

Lakeland have announced their mil price for June

Lakeland Dairies Board has agreed the price for milk for the month of June
The Lakeland Dairies Board has agreed the price for milk for the month of June.
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From left, Dale Farm Vice-Chair David Rea, Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan, Chair Fred Allen and Chief Financial Officer John Morgan.

Strong team performance drives another successful year for Dale Farm

General view of Helens Bay beach in County Down where temperatures in Northern Ireland soared on Thursday

Thunderstorm warning after NI experiences hottest June day in 50 years

Pictured L-R: Lakeland Dairies’ Group CEO Colin Kelly alongside Shauneen O’Hare, Mark Maguire, Best New Entrant with Niall Matthews Lakeland Dairies’ Chairperson and Dr. Sinclair Mayne, former CEO of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.

Lakeland Dairies has honoured its highest quality milk suppliers

Pictured L-R: Lakeland Dairies’ Group CEO Colin Kelly alongside Shauneen O’Hare, Mark Maguire, Best New Entrant with Niall Matthews Lakeland Dairies’ Chairperson and Dr. Sinclair Mayne, former CEO of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.

Lakeland Dairies has honoured its highest quality milk suppliers

Danial McCrossan has called for urgent action to resolve the poultry litter export suspension

Suspension creating serious concern for poultry farmers in the North and South

Lakeland Dairies increases the May milk price

Lakeland Dairies increases May milk price

Car Cuddies is set to hold their first event at Muckross, Kesh on June 6.

Women building their place in NI's car scene

Members of Dundalk Sub Aqua search and rescue during a rescue operation after a fishing boat sank in Carlingford Lough. The Department of Transport said the Coast Guard received a report the vessel was in trouble near Greencastle Point in Co. Down shortly after 12.30pm. One person was recovered from it by a local boat and brought to HSE paramedics at Greenore harbour. Picture date: Tuesday June 2, 2026.

Body of man recovered from Carlingford Lough after fishing boat sank yesterday

Samples of the product

New range developed by Tesco in partnership with Kepak and Twenty20 Beef Club

There are 98 bee species on the island of Ireland; one species of managed honeybee and 97 different wild bees (20 bumble bees and 77 different solitary bees).

‘World Bee Day’ marked

CAFRE agriculture apprentices enjoyed a visit to Cow.ie as part of their study tour in Republic of Ireland.

14 pictures for the recent CAFRE study tour
Level 3 Agriculture Apprentices from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently completed a study tour across the Republic of Ireland.
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Taco Bell is set to open in Northern Ireland on May 18

Lakeland have announced their April milk price

A base price of 29.60p/l (at base solids) will be paid for April milk

Phillip Higginson (CAFRE Instructor), Robert Bonnar (Ballymena), Dara McCracken (Dundonald), Robert Humphries (Craigavon), Sophie McCrea (Craigavon), Back row - Sam Myles (Kepak) and Jake Fenwick (Lisburn) at Kepak.

14 pictures for the recent CAFRE study tour

Farming Life news

Fuel Income Support Schemes for farmers opened in Republic of Ireland

Soulful chef Wendy McGuire of Windrush Cuisine has widespread catering experience that includes the renowned Established Coffee Shop in Belfast

Wendy delivers richly flavoured Caribbean dinner boxes to foodies

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted across Northern Ireland from 00:01 on Tuesday 5 May 2026.

Welcome news for poultry keepers across Northern Ireland

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Minister Muir announces lifting of avian housing order

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Northern Ireland ‘probably’ worst in western Europe for cancer wait times

A slow-moving convoy of tractors has disrupted traffic in Belfast ahead of several fuel protests in Northern Ireland

Nine Fixed Penalty Notices issued for road traffic offences at April 14 protest

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday April 15, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Northern Ireland MPs call on Prime Minister to act amid fuel protests

Martin Downey, beef farmer from Dromore, rode his bike at the head of a slow-moving convoy of tractors and trucks as it passed along the A1 in Co Down, during a protest against rising fuel prices. Picture date: Tuesday April 14, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire

Farmer cycled to protest because he ‘can’t afford to put diesel in tractors’

The Lakeland Dairies Board has agreed to increase the price for milk for the month of March by 2.55p/l.

Base price of 28.85p/l (at base solids) will be paid for milk supplied in March

Robbite Butler,

UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill

UUP MLA Robbie Butler

UUP MLA Robbie Butler supports Sinn Fein Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Bill

Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill

UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill

Lakeland Dairies holds the February base milk price

A base price of 26.3p/l (at base solids) will be paid in NI for milk

Loada Balls is a dynamic family business featuring John, Curtis and Johnny Sloan that makes protein snack bars and balls using only natural ingredients

Punchy protein snacks are a natural success with quality food lovers

The potential for hybrid rye as a grain crop on the island of Ireland is significant

Continuing challenges face the tillage sector in the Republic of Ireland

Dr June Fanning, Republic of Ireland Chief Veterinary Officer, Minister Martin Heydon, TD, Minister Andrew Muir, Dr. Brian Dooher Northern Ireland Chief Veterinary Officer. Photo credit: Philip Mulligan.

Cross-border bTB scheme is launched in Donegal

Lakeland has released details of its latest milk price

Base price of 26.3p/l (at base solids) will be paid in NI for Lakeland milk

Niamh presenting the results of their survey to members of the Oireachtas in Leinster House

Monahans farm in Co. Monaghan and have endured four dog attacks in five years

The Lakeland Dairies Board has agreed the price for milk for the month of December.

Lakeland Dairies reduces December milk price

Justin Barr, North Down group manager, Michael Watson, group chairman and Peter McCann, Irish Farmers Journal.

Group focus: North Down UFU winter programme underway

Courses included subsidised training in thatching, the use of traditional lime and earth mortars, hedge laying, drystone walling and traditional joinery

Funding available for projects next year under the Historic Structures Fund

Lakeland Dairies will continue to monitor the markets and will endeavour to support our farmers with the best milk price possible in line with market conditions.

Lakeland Dairies reduces November milk price

TUV leader Jim Allister

Allister highlights 'absurdity' over second hand machinery checks

Book your tickets now for this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair online.

Show organisers are preparing for another sparking showcase of dairy excellence

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the 2024 Royal Ulster Winter Fair in partnership with Danske Bank. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Cattle classes still going ahead at RUAS Winter Fair

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