Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025
The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to record levels.
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"The agriculture sector as a whole performed strongly in 2025 with high prices for most commodities particularly milk and beef. While these results are positive, I recognise that market prices have fallen considerably in 2026 while input costs have risen with an uncertain outlook for the period ahead."
— Andrew Muir , Politician
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The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to record levels.
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