Fencing
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
Recapping on new nitrates watercourse and roadway rules
The new farm roadway rules which came into effect on 1 January concern all farmers while the watercourse fencing and water trough location rules apply to farmers exceeding a stocking rate of 170kg/ha.
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
Strong correlation between good infrastructure and labour efficiency
Good farm infrastructure generally allows tasks to be carried out in a more efficient manner while there is also a strong correlation with positive animal performance and prevention of health issues.
Kieran Mailey on 09 Jun 2021
NI Sheep Programme: paddocks pushing stocking rates in Co Derry
Having split up 12 acres of grazing into seven paddocks during May, programme farmer Clement Lynch gives Kieran Mailey an overview of the setup.
Darren Carty on 19 May 2021
Sheep management: grass growth variance, paddock grazing and sheep ID
It is important that farmers experiencing a spike in grass growth are prepared to take surplus grass out of the rotation to keep grass quality high and plan for weaning.
Kieran Mailey on 12 May 2021
Making paddock grazing work on a sheep farm
During a webinar last week, Roy and Marilyn Mayers outlined the changes they have made to their sheep flock since joining the Northern Ireland Sheep Programme. Kieran Mailey reports
Amy Forde on 28 Apr 2021
Watch: Monaghan farmer to trial virtual fencing on Slieve Beagh hills
A Co Monaghan farmer is trialling virtual fencing on cattle on Slieve Beagh this summer. Pat McKenna will be putting collars on 20 weanlings and strip-grazing cattle from his phone.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Apr 2021
My Farming Week: Adam Turtle, Ballymena, Co Antrim
Ballymena farmer Adam Turtle switched from sucklers to rearing calves last year and although it has been a steep learning curve, he enjoys the new system.
Darren Carty on 23 Apr 2021
Taking a closer look at the REAP complimentary actions
There is €1,200 in funding available for planting a new hedgerow, enhancing existing hedgerows or planting trees.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
A beginner’s guide to paddock grazing
It takes time to get to grips with setting up paddocks and starting to rotationally graze cattle. Kieran Mailey outlines 10 tips for beginners to follow.
John Egerton on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: choice words and spilt blood over EFS
The Environmental Farming Scheme does not compare well with previous agri-environment schemes, writes John Egerton
Amy Forde on 24 Mar 2021
Farmers improve habitats in Pearl Mussel Project
A total of 455 farmers are taking part in the Pearl Mussel Project in several catchments across the country.
Karen McCabe on 17 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: first calf of 2021 on the ground
This year, Karen McCabe went for a broad selection of bulls, with 13 different ones used.
Photo Desk on 07 Feb 2021
This week in photos: twin lambs and dairy farming in Kilkenny
Our top farming photos from the past week include dairy farming, twin labs and fencing in Tipperary.
John Sleigh on 20 Jan 2021
Fighting the freeze in Tomintoul
As the mercury plummets, Andy and Debbie Duffus are selling stores and feeding cows on their hill farm.
Amy Forde on 03 Jan 2021
Wild deer and ‘trespassing sheep’ fenced out of Galway nature reserve
Wild deer and sheep have been fenced out of a Galway nature reserve due to overgrazing.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Sheep fencing tops TAMS sheep farmer submissions
Sheep fencing is ranked in seventh position in the top 10 most popular investments in TAMS II.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Investment in livestock handling holding strong
Manufacturers and suppliers of handling equipment report a marked increase in sales which is driven by expansion in dairy herds and part-time enterprises looking to improve labour efficiency.
Darren Carty on 16 Dec 2020
New watercourse fencing rules come into play on 1 January 2021
The rule concerns farmers who are farming under a nitrates derogation or those with a stocking rate exceeding 170kg organic nitrogen per hectare and exporting slurry.
Amy Forde on 09 Dec 2020
Fencing off: farmers improving water quality for the Duncannon community
The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP, a €550,000 scheme which began in 2018 and will end in 2021, is aimed at blue flag status for Duncannon beach in Wexford.
Niall Hurson on 25 Nov 2020
Bird flu discovered in Mayo and Monaghan
Flock owners have been advised to keep poultry separate from wild birds by putting suitable fencing around the outdoor areas