Beef
Lanark based-Simmental cattle breeder and former auctioneer, David Lowry, is of the view that beef markets will start to strengthen
Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies
N.Ireland
A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025. Judging continued until late in the afternoon.
Omagh Show 2024 enjoyed a record entry of sheep with classes continuing on well into the afternoon.
Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception - rather than the rule - for a Shorthorn cow to win an inter-breed show title
Rural Life
The Omagh Show will return this year after the Covid-19 pandemic for its 180th annual event, to be held on July 1 and July 2.
This year’s Omagh Show hosted the first competitive classes held in Northern Ireland for Valais Blacknose sheep.
