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Northern Ireland
Drumlin Farm model - over 36p/l to break-even
David Wright
Independent dairy consultants Ian Carrick and Jason McMinn have updated their Drumlin Farm model. David Wright reports.
27 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Good calf care always pays in the end
Dutch vet, Joep Driessen addressed the calf health conference organised by Fane Valley.
27 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Facts matter in debate around Lough Neagh
We have to do better around water quality in NI, but others have to step up as well.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
27 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Milk prices are not sustainable – UFU
The base price received by dairy farmers is well behind what is needed to break even, the UFU dairy chair has said.
27 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Personal pensions can help avoid tax traps
Pensions can be a good way to pass wealth through the generations. David Wright reports
20 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Financial issues dominate Rural Support survey
The survey was completed by 460 people, of which 67% were full-time farmers
20 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Forage maize on the comeback trail in NI
David Wright reports from a maize open day in Tyrone, organised by Fane Valley
20 September 2023 Northern Ireland
New methane metric being considered – DAERA
David Wright reports from a DAERA public consultation event on future targets for greenhouse gas emissions in NI.
13 September 2023 Northern Ireland
AD central to vision for nutrients in NI
David Wright reports from the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association conference
13 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Attitudes must change towards the use of AD
Unlike some alternatives, AD offers reliable and consistent energy from renewables
13 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Factories keen to retain steady supply of beef
Concerns have been expressed that a new beef payment could disrupt cattle supply this winter.
6 September 2023 Northern Ireland