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Northern Ireland
Retailer concern at ‘backlash’ on green claims
David Wright
David Wright reports from the first regenerative farming festival held in NI.
10 September 2024 Management
Time for scanning in spring calving herds
Thoughts should be turning to scanning spring calving herds, giving plenty of time and more options for marketing empty cows.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Charolais bulls top of longevity list
An analysis of the age at slaughter of beef bulls highlights some important issues for the NI beef industry.
Five steps to housing cattle in wet conditions
Ground conditions are extremely poor on many farms following heavy rain this week, pushing many farmers into housing stock.
24 August 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: Dealing with the present and planning for the future
Scanning results are in for the heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty while the consequences of the weather mean decisions regarding grazing keep changing.
21 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Two sides to the fertility equation
Ensuring good suckler cow fertility is not just about management of the cow at breeding
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
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
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
3 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
28 June 2024 News
Laois farmers hosting the IGA summer tour
Aidan Brennan visits the two farms hosting the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) summer tour to see how their year is going.
26 June 2024 Grass & feeding
Dairy management: grass growth rates under pressure
Aidan Brennan says that colder than normal weather conditions is leading to a lower than normal grass growth rate.
10 June 2024 Management
Five tips for reseeding grassland
Reseeding unproductive swards offers a good return on investment. Outlined are five tips for reseeding.
8 June 2024 Grass & feeding