Fencing
Amy Forde on 25 Dec 2021
Monument farming: just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there
Amy Forde speaks to the people farming and running a scheme in one of the most archaeological dense areas in Ireland.
Kieran Mailey on 20 Nov 2021
Beef management: Five farm maintenance jobs for winter
Late autumn and winter is a good time to carry out some farm maintenance work. Outlined are five jobs that apply to most farms.
Kieran Sullivan on 27 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: swapping lambing for calf-to-beef
Kieran Sullivan will be focusing more on calf-to-beef next year than lambing.
Derek Robinson on 06 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: caught up in the badger TB debate
After 15 years of being free of TB, a reactor came as a nasty shock to Derek Robinson.
Caoimhe Harney on 18 Aug 2021
Anglers receive almost €50,000 in funding to livestock-proof rivers
Inland Fisheries Ireland, has awarded funding for conservation projects under the ‘Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2021’.
John Crowe on 16 Aug 2021
Dairy Management: getting the infrastructure right to keep cows out longer
John Crowe discusses what infrastructure is required to maximise days at grass this autumn
Peter McCann on 11 Aug 2021
EFS payment rates to remain unchanged
The fifth tranche of the scheme will open on 16 August and applies to land which is not environmentally designated.
Noel Bardon on 26 Jul 2021
High costs and drawn-out planning hindering farm water quality improvements
Teagasc figures have revealed the most and least acted upon recommendations of the water quality improvement programme.
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.