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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

Government’s token gestures will do little to ease financial burden: MP

electricity

NI households to get £63 electricity discount in October

Farming Life livestock markets

Speakers for 2026 National Forestry Conference announced

Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre plus 20 per cent VAT

The cost of vaping to rise when new tax law comes in

A cafe

VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’

TUV leader Jim Allister MP

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

Isuzu AT35 EX DEMO for sale

Isuzu AT35 EX DEMO for sale at John Barr Cars Ltd

Ulster Orchestra

Enjoy More for Less This Summer at Mid Ulster Council Venues

Seamus McCaffrey, accountant Omagh

Seamus McCaffrey gives an update on Making Tax Digital

Alliance MLA John Blair

“Alliance recognises that farmers are struggling with the increased costs"

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’

Carla Lockhart MP

Lockhart presses Chancellor on fuel duty and heating oil support

Carla Lockhart MP (Upper Bann, Democratic Unionist Party)

MP Carla Lockhart welcomes UK Government financial support on fuel costs in NI

Carla Lockhart

DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls for fuel duty cut and VAT removal on heating oil

A shearing course underway

50% discount for YFC members on Ulster Wool courses

A shearing course underway

50% discount for YFC members on Ulster Wool courses
Ulster Wool is once again partnering with the Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) to provide subsidised shearing and wool handling training for Young Farmers Club (YFC) members across Northern Ireland
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Craig Ogilvie, HMRC's Director of Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is a major change

Cash flow and cost of production figures vital in tricky arable season

Cash flow and cost of production figures vital in tricky arable season

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Unlimited inheritance tax exemption 'in the chancellor's sights'

United Wines Managing Director Martin McAuley (right) and Sales Administrator Helena Smith (left), alongside Marketing Manager Andrew Hollywood and Digital Marketing Executive Chloe Wright.

United Wines celebrates 40 years of success in Northern Ireland

United Wines Managing Director Martin McAuley and Sales Administrator Helena Smith celebrate 40 years of success in Northern Ireland with staff at the company’s warehouse in Craigavon. Founded in 1985, United Wines started life as a team of just five people, including Martin and Helena, based in Elmwood Avenue, South Belfast. Now a subsidiary of Heineken Ireland, the company has evolved into one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, working with some of the world’s most recognisable brands and supporting local businesses across the country. Operating from an 80,000 square foot warehouse on Silverwood Road, with 55 staff on its books, the company handles the sales, marketing and distribution for a huge portfolio of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks to more than 1,000 bars, restaurants, hotels, off licenses, cash & carries, regional wholesalers and national multiples throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic.

United Wines celebrates 40 years of success in Northern Ireland

Some excellent machinery will be on offer for O' Kanes Farm, Dungiven. (Pic: Freelance)

Clearance sale of farm machinery on behalf of O'Kane Farms, Dungiven

Solar panels - smart move (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Be energy smart install solar panels today

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Deterrents considered to help prevent vandalism of council Christmas trees

From April 2025, HMRC will no longer use the VAT definitions of ‘car’ and ‘van’ to classify double cab pick-up (DCPU) for benefit in kind (BIK) and capital allowance purposes, or when restricting car hire costs for calculating business profits. (Pic: stock image)

Double cab pick-ups - make the most of the beneficial treatment before it's gone

Taking part in a shearing course

YFCU members can take advantage of a 50% discount on shearing courses

Lakeland has released details of a fixed milk price scheme

Online applications open for Lakeland fixed price scheme
Lakeland Dairies has announced the rolling out of its latest voluntary fixed milk price scheme for all its 3,200 farm family suppliers in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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The DUP’s Jim Shannon MP, Gregory Campbell MP, Gavin Robin MP, Carla Lockhart MP and Sammy Wilson MP delivered a letter to HM Treasury. (Pic: freelance)

MP expresses concern at budget implications

Farming Life news

‘People, products and possibilities’ the theme of forestry conference

Heat pumps are pricey - but there’s some big savings to be had and they can pay off in the long run

I priced up a heat pump to replace my groaning gas boiler

Cattle grazing. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Fees set to increase for FQAS membership

A landmark tax ruling, with significant implications for the farming community and small businesses, has seen the classification of double-cab pickups officially change from vans to cars. (Pic: stock image)

HMRC reclassifies double-cab pickups

Amazone finance packages are from 0%

Latest finance offers from Amazone

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

MP warns hospitality sector is under severe strain

Ulster Wool and the Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) have enjoyed a strong relationship. Pic: Ulster Wool

YFCU training offer is extended

Lakeland Dairies has announced the rolling out of a new voluntary fixed milk price

Lakeland Dairies launches fixed milk price scheme: up to 33.5ppl available

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase

A selection of apple produce on display at the Healthy Horticulture marquee at the recent Balmoral Show.

Busy time for arable and horticulture within UFU

Lakeland Dairies Milk Collection Vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for May

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Lakeland Dairies - Milk Collection Vehicle

Lakeland Dairies reduces April milk price

Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for March

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As Show Season approaches - are you ready?

Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for February

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

Lakeland has cut its January milk price

Markets started turning towards the end of 2022

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

Great Taste, the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme organised by the Guild of Fine Food, opens for entries once again.

Great Taste 2023 accreditation scheme opens for entries

Lakeland Dairies is also making an additional payment to all suppliers, for all litres of milk supplied in 2022.

Lakeland makes additional payment for all 2022 milk

As in previous years, Ulster Wool is offering young farmers an opportunity to attend a beginner shearing course, enabling YFC members to work towards a Blue Seal award.

Ulster Wool re-launches young farmers’ exclusive training offer

Lakeland have announced the latest milk price

Energy costs are being factored in to the January payment

Lakeland Dairies maintains current milk price level for October.

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for October

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

Lakeland Dairies maintains current milk price level for October.

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for October

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