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Farm Gate

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A weekly look at farming, food and countryside issues.

A weekly look at farming, food and countryside issues, including business news and the latest on new technology.

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Farm Gate: 26/05/2018

26/05/2018

BBC Radio Ulster - Farm Gate, 26/05/2018

Food and farming issues, focusing on business news, industry reports and new technology.

AFBI has formed a new partnership with Queen's University Belfast; antibiotic usage in the pig industry has dropped; and KPMG's global head of agri-business on embracing change.

Rebekah Logan talks to the CEO of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute about its new alliance with Queen's University Belfast, and what it means for the agriculture industry. 

Antibiotic usage in the pig industry has dropped. Deirdre McIvor, Chief Executive of NI Pork and Bacon Forum, explains what has led to the decline. 

We hear from KPMG's Global Head of Agri-Business, Ian Proudfoot, on new agriculture technology, and why farmers should embrace change - or risk being left behind. 
 
A talented Limavady schoolgirl proved she's ahead of the pack after her sheepdog fetched over £7,000 - Teresa Craig has been to find out more.

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