Housing
Darren Carty on 23 Jun 2021
New slurry system technology to reduce ammonia emissions
The Easyfix Slurry Technology has a claim to reduce ammonia emissions by 51% and improve nutrient content while also eliminating the need to agitate it.
Paul Mooney on 16 Jun 2021
Meath land guided at €22,700/ac
The 22ac is on the edge of Batterstown village, faces a housing estate and has development potential.
Aidan Brennan on 26 May 2021
Sustainability and slurry storage
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the issues and solutions when it comes to slurry storage requirements.
Kieran Mailey on 19 May 2021
Farmers' Q&A: dealing with low grass growth
As farmers struggle to keep grass in front of cattle, Kieran Mailey outlines advice to answer some of the more common questions being asked by herd owners.
Declan Marren on 12 May 2021
Housing 900 ewes in the north of Scotland
The Sutherland family has found a low-cost solution for sheep housing. Declan Marren writes.
Matt Dempsey on 12 May 2021
Planning for houses
To so tilt the balance that it is much cheaper over the long-term to buy an asset than rent the same asset is clearly an anomaly.
Colm McCarthy on 01 May 2021
Colm McCarthy: the next election could be the revenge of the millennials
Inheritances have become an important component of expected lifetime income.
The Dealer on 28 Apr 2021
Minister for slurry spreading
The Dealer was made aware this week that the former Minister for Slurry Spreading, Eoghan Murphy, has resigned as a TD.
Declan Marren on 18 Apr 2021
Getting off to the best start in the rearing phase
Declan Marren looks at some of the key considerations for calf rearing and the importance of getting off to the best possible start.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
Calf scour: what is the cause?
As many suckler farmers struggle to get stock out to grass, scour has become a problem in sheds. Knowing what is causing the scour is important, writes Kieran Mailey.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Apr 2021
Five cattle management jobs to complete at turnout
As more cattle start filtering back to grass, Kieran Mailey outlines some management tasks to complete as cattle leave the shed.
Amy Forde on 05 Apr 2021
Bird flu measures in Northern Ireland to lift next week
It is important that bird keepers remain vigilant as migratory birds are still present, therefore the risk of avian influenza (AI) remains, UFU poultry chair Ronnie Wells said.
Kieran Mailey on 31 Mar 2021
NI Sheep Programme: lambing well advanced on lowland farms
Three of the programme farms operate early lambing flocks and apart from weather challenges, the farms have experienced few problems this spring.
Kieran Mailey on 31 Mar 2021
Top tips for managing cows and spring-born calves until turnout
With unsettled weather is delaying suckler farmers from slipping cows and spring-born calves out to grass, Kieran Mailey outlines some management tips until cows can get to grass.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Mar 2021
Beef management: five tips for indoor management of cows and calves
Wet weather is delaying spring-calving cows getting out to grass. With housing space filling up from a late turnout, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to managing cows and calves indoors.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Mar 2021
Making dairy calf to beef systems pay
Calf prices are extremely strong and without a significant increase in beef price, farmers will struggle to cover input costs.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Mar 2021
Beef management: making sure finishing cattle are not overstocked
Providing adequate lying space is something that is often overlooked in finishing cattle, yet will greatly hinder weight gain if not addressed.
Declan Marren on 14 Mar 2021
Poor weather putting pressure on housing facilities
With spring calving in full flow on many farms at this stage, housing facilities can come under pressure where cows and calves are not able to get to grass.
Declan Marren on 03 Mar 2021
Thrive: managing newly purchased calves – first 48 hours
Easing the transition from one farm to the next can help calves settle on farm and reduce incidences of sickness.
Derek Robinson on 24 Feb 2021
Investing in sheep for my old age
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has kitted out his new lambing shed with labour saving in mind