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Beef
Five areas to focus on farm safety
Kieran Mailey
Keep safety in mind as farms move into silage season and other fieldwork is carried out. Outlined are some tips to working safely.
11 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Knockagh herd aims for blue ribbon success at Balmoral
The Knockagh herd of pedigree British Blues will be competing in the cattle competition at the 2024 Balmoral Show.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Forage and fertility in focus at UGS spring dairy meeting
The Beattie family gave an overview of their 180 cow herd when hosting the Ulster Grassland Society's spring dairy meeting last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
Dale Farm scheme to flatten the milk curve
Kieran Mailey assesses what the Dale Farm milk production re-alignment scheme might mean for suppliers.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: cattle prices slowly edging upwards; lamb trade under pressure
There are positives within the beef trade across Northern Ireland, although lambs are under pressure as quotes ease.
8 May 2024 Markets
Bernish Toplad wins at British Limousin sale
Limousin bulls were among the big prize winners and sale-topping prices at the British Limousin Cattle Society's May sale in Carlisle.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef prices edge up as lamb trade eases
Finished cattle are a slowly improving trade within NI, although lamb prices are easing.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Surge in NI sheep exports to Britain
Exports of sheep from Northern Ireland to Britain are up 83% year-on-year.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Time to target grassland weeds
Spraying weeds such as docks and thistles is recommended before they mature and produce seeds.
7 May 2024 Management
Five tips to keep on top of grass quality in May
Grass growth is increasing and will exceed demand during May. Outlined are five tips to keep on top of grass quality over the coming weeks.
4 May 2024 Management
Dale Farm rolls out new 4p/l milk supply initiative
One of Northern Ireland's largest milk processors is rolling out a new scheme at managing milk supply during peak and trough months.
2 May 2024 News
In pictures: Super trade for heavy stores at Keady Mart
Heavy fleshed heifers and bullocks were in demand at the weekly cattle in Keady Mart.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland