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Northern Ireland
No magic bullet to cashflow issues on dairy farms
David Wright
David Wright reports from a CAFRE meeting which looked at options to help manage cash flow on dairy farms
11 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Two-pronged approach to soft rush control
When controlling rushes, farmers need to take action above and below ground to get an effective kill.
11 October 2023 Northern 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
AI Services to rebuild Ballycraigy stud
The boss of AI Services briefed the Guild of Agricultural Journalists at the company's headquarters in Antrim last week.
4 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Heaton-Harris pushes for TB payment cuts
The proposal to cut TB compensation in NI is likely to receive an angry response from farmer representatives.
20 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Changed economics for dairy this winter
Kieran Mailey reports from an AgriSearch webinar, which looked at options for dairy farmers this winter
6 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Over 90% sign up to soil scheme in Zone 2
The second zone of the scheme covers Fermanagh, south Tyrone and west Armagh.
6 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Sheep EBVs are the future: but when?
Derek Robinson questions why there are very few performance-recorded rams on offer at local sales.
6 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Having another go at red clover silage
Red clover silage could help cut bills for fertiliser and meal, writes John Egerton
30 August 2023 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly news in-brief from across the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland
23 August 2023 Northern Ireland
CAFRE events tackle lameness in sheep
On-farm events on sheep lameness will take place across Northern Ireland over the next month.
18 August 2023 Northern Ireland
Clarity on telehandler and quad safety rules
A new wave of unannounced farm safety inspections are taking place across Northern Ireland
9 August 2023 Northern Ireland