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The 2024 National Ploughing Championships in numbers
Grace Hoare
Take a look at the numbers that will be required to run the event, maintain the grounds and the food consumed at the National Ploughing Championships next week.
22 August 2024 News
LESS scheme to reopen to farmers stocked up to 170kg N/ha
Applications received from 1 January 2024 are now eligible for LESS investments.
16 August 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: sheep trade, dairy markets and TAMS reference costs
On this week's Farm Tech Talk, the team looks at the sheep trade, dairy markets and we take a look at TAMS reference costs compared with actual fencing expenses.
Farm fencing costs: TAMS costs out of kilter
Martin Merrick looks at where actual costs lie as regards TAMS, as both posts and wire costs increase.
14 August 2024 Infrastructure
Marts gearing up for a busy autumn
Adam Woods previews this week’s special marts and animal handling focus.
14 August 2024 Marts
Price gap in fencing costs in TAMS
With creosote banned since April 2023, alternatives have pushed fencing prices up while reference costs have remained stagnant.
14 August 2024 News
Five tips for creep-grazing calves
Creep grazing is a great tool to boost weight gain in calves and prepare animals for weaning. Outlined are some tips for beginners.
10 August 2024 Management
Dairy management: How to fix the shock in the electric fencer
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options for improving the shock in the electric fencer, along with the importance of lime and taking a holiday.
7 August 2024 Management
Grazing more sheep with less fertiliser
Clement Lynch has adopted a paddock grazing system on his sheep farm in Park, Co Derry. Peter McCann reports
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Revenue issues list of eligible items for VAT reclaim
Revenue has updated its guidance on the application of the VAT refund order for flat-rate farmers.
4 June 2024 News
Down to earth: setting up and earthing electric fences
Martin Merrick chats to Noel Lynch of Lynch Fencing on how to properly set up a system that works effectively.
28 April 2024 Infrastructure
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.