N.Ireland
Suffolk shearling ewe impresses at Ballymoney Show
The sheep inter-breed championship at this year’s Ballymoney Show was won by a Suffolk shearling ewe, owned by the Watson...
N.Ireland
The sheep inter-breed championship at this year’s Ballymoney Show was won by a Suffolk shearling ewe, owned by the Watson...
N.Ireland
Controlling weeds when they are at the most manageable stage is crucial, particularly now as grass growth has improved over...
Dairy
Fly control around your cows during this time of the year is crucial in preventing cases of summer mastitis. Quite...
Dairy
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many herds experiencing the condition in...
Dairy
A good milking routine is hugely important, particularly when it comes to milking efficiency and hygiene standards. Cows are creatures...
Beef
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
Dairy
Although we had a very wet spring, a number of farmers were still able to get their paddocks reseeded. A...
Dairy
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a well designed farm...
Machinery
Tyre choice for loaders has recently widened still further with a hybrid tyre from Nokian that represents a half way...
N.Ireland
A Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill would “ensure realistic prices for dairy, beef and sheep farmers,” according to the Farmers...
N.Ireland
There is strong demand for wool shedding sheep across the UK and Ireland, with the continuing growth in Easycare numbers...
N.Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
Dairy
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has said it will “raise a glass” to the dairy sector this World...
Dairy
Peak water intake generally coincides with peak grazing periods. Cows should have easy access to water, particularly now that temperatures...
N.Ireland
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
Rural Life
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the position of chair...
N.Ireland
Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...