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Phelim O'Neill
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8 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Stonegate in dispute with NI egg suppliers
The Stonegate Food Group Ltd specialises in the supply of free-range and organic eggs to major UK supermarket chains.
29 October 2023 Schemes
Thousands of farmers sign up to save the barn owl
Numbers of the endangered bird are beginning to recover, mostly thanks to farmers' efforts, says Birdwatch Ireland
Out-wintering sucklers on the CAFRE Hill Farm
The Institute of Agricultural Management recently visited CAFRE's Hill Farm in Glenwherry, Co Antrim. Peter McCann reports
11 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Broiler production the 'most carbon-efficient' farming
Speaking about the low carbon footprint associated with broiler production in Ireland, Alltech's Paula McCooey said that farmers must know what their baseline is in order to track improvements.
4 October 2023 News
Climate-friendly food doesn't have to be meatless
Speaking about the low carbon footprint associated with broiler production in Ireland, Alltech's Paula McCooey said that farmers must know what their baseline is in order to track improvements.
28 September 2023 News
My Farming Week: Declan O’Flynn, Strawhall Farm, Fermoy, Co Cork
Egg producers Declan and Ann O'Flynn farm 44,000 hens outside Fermoy, Co Cork.
20 September 2023 Poultry
When it comes to hedgerows, height matters
Teagasc has some tips about managing hedgerows and what varieties are best when planting.
6 September 2023 News
Gun clubs hit out at native bird hunting ban
Minister Malcolm Noonan introduced the shooting ban on four native wild bird species this week.
6 September 2023 News
New ban on shooting four wild bird species
Farmers will now no longer be permitted to shoot four additional species of native wild bird.
1 September 2023 News
Taking a vet’s view on farm animal welfare
A book by a well-known vet examines how animals are treated in society, including on livestock farms. Peter McCann reports
23 August 2023 Northern Ireland
Crop losses by rodents each year could feed 200m people
Friday morning's Teagasc Signpost webinar focused on safeguarding wildlife through responsible rodenticide use.
19 August 2023 News