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Mitchelstown AD plant will help farmers lower carbon footprint - Nephin
Stephen Robb
The company stated that the proposed development will provide new employment opportunities while positively impacting the sustainability and viability of associated farms.
18 January 2025 News
How to get the best out of your slurry
Noel Meehan from Teagasc shares key advice on how best to maximise the use of slurry, with farmers in zone A and zone B now permitted to spread slurry.
18 January 2025 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: preparing for spring grazing
Though grazing may be off the cards for many for a number of weeks now, there may well be an opportunity for some early February grazing for some.
Year in review and planning for 2025
Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock, looks back on 2024 and what lies ahead in 2025
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Grass is still the base for our farming sector
The decision by Barenrbug and AFBI to part ways is a blow to grass breeding work in NI.
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Sizeable farm with seven-year lease in Kilkenny
An 81.5ac farm between Ballyragget and Ballinakill is available for long term lease. A public auction for the lease will take place in mid-January, writes Tommy Moyles.
8 January 2025 Property
Mid-season grass growth under most pressure
Aidan Brennan takes a look at grass growth trends in 2024 and the five and ten year average using data from PastureBase Ireland.
31 December 2024 Management
Five tips for a mid-winter fodder budget
The end of the year is a good time to update the fodder budget for the farm.
29 December 2024 Management
Five tips for taking soil samples
For farmers planning to take soil samples in 2025, outlined are a few tips for completing the task.
27 December 2024 Management
Barenbrug to part ways with AFBI Loughgall
Barenbrug has been the commercial partner for AFBI grass breeding work for over 30 years
23 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Reducing the risk of listeriosis in silage diets
Listeriosis is a disease affecting cattle fed poorly fermented silage which is prone to mould and heating.
10 December 2024 Management
Weekend weather: wet, windy and frosty
Met Éireann has forecasted this weekend will be wet with the possibility of hail, sleet and temperatures of -2°C.
6 December 2024 News