On Saturday 25 January, the Ulster Farmers’ Union is holding six tractor runs, one in each county (two different routes for County Down), in Northern Ireland, in protest against the inheritance tax changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief.

A strong demand for all types of stock saw steers sell to £2450 800kg Aberdeen Angus (306.00).

On Saturday 25 January, the Ulster Farmers’ Union is holding six tractor runs, one in each county (two different routes for County Down), in Northern Ireland, in protest against the inheritance tax changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief.

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Peter Brown (pictured) is one of expert panellists on the Farming for the Generations workshops, a pilot which is part of DAERA’s transformational new Farm Support and Development Programme and delivered by Rural Support.

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Jan 31, 2025 · For farmers and rural enterprises, this continued uncertainty raises concerns about the future of agricultural and business property reliefs. These reliefs have long been critical in helping farming families pass land, buildings, and business assets down through generations without financial strain.

Renowned Welsh sheepdog handler, breeder and prolific trials winner, Kevin Evans, from Llwynfedwen, Brecon, was on top of his game once again after claiming the top price for a black and white fully broken bitch which was snapped up by a US buyer during Skipton Auction Mart’s first timed online working sheepdog sale of 2025.