Derek Robinson farms sheep, cereals, poultry and dairy heifers in Co Down.
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1) Best harvest ever
Derek Robinson had a dream harvest on his Co Down farm in early September. Here he gives us an update as the combine finished off the spring barley.
2) Sheep under new management
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Fermanagh farmer John Egerton handed over the management of his sheep enterprise to his son last year. In January, the first scanning of the flock since the handover took place.
3) Strip grazing heifers
Really good weather alleviates a lot of the stresses of farming. That is the key message from Derek Robinson from this video update in October.
4) Dealing with suckling cows
A high proportion of John Egerton’s autumn-calving cows had to be fitted with anti-suckling devices. Here, he sets out the background to the issue.
5) Excellent year
Overall, from weather to prices, it has been an excellent farming year for Derek Robinson. He outlines how his sheep enterprise performs as winter approaches in this video.
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1) Best harvest ever
Derek Robinson had a dream harvest on his Co Down farm in early September. Here he gives us an update as the combine finished off the spring barley.
2) Sheep under new management
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton handed over the management of his sheep enterprise to his son last year. In January, the first scanning of the flock since the handover took place.
3) Strip grazing heifers
Really good weather alleviates a lot of the stresses of farming. That is the key message from Derek Robinson from this video update in October.
4) Dealing with suckling cows
A high proportion of John Egerton’s autumn-calving cows had to be fitted with anti-suckling devices. Here, he sets out the background to the issue.
5) Excellent year
Overall, from weather to prices, it has been an excellent farming year for Derek Robinson. He outlines how his sheep enterprise performs as winter approaches in this video.
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