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Schemes update: 23,720 applications to National Beef Welfare Scheme
Darren Carty
Scheme more popular in 2024 with over 7,000 more suckler farmers applying by the deadline of 24 September.
11 September 2024 News
Lisavaird unveils new €5.5m feed mill
The move is part of a wider rebrand of the co-op as it readies for its centenary year in 2025.
31 August 2024 Management
Five management tasks for autumn-calving herds
As autumn calving activity steps up on suckler farms, outlined are some tasks to keep on top of during September.
Ration prices unchanged for September
Livestock rations in Northern Ireland will no changes on price quotes going into September.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Management: weather, buying weanlings and empty cows
Martin Merrick advises on how to cope with the wetter weather in the northwest, protocols on purchasing weanlings and what are the options with empty cows.
21 August 2024 Management
Five cattle management tasks for late August
Outlined are five management tasks to carry out on suckler farms going into late August.
17 August 2024 Management
Beef Welfare Scheme 2024: what you need to know
The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS) has opened for applications. Here is an overview of some of the scheme’s most important information.
9 August 2024 News
New €20m Beef Welfare Scheme opens
The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme will remain open until 24 September at 11.59pm.
8 August 2024 Schemes
Silage analysis shows low quality in first cuts
Silage analysis of first-cut forages in NI show reduced energy and digestibility levels in 2024.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Feed and fertiliser steady for August
There is no sign of any price changes to feed and fertiliser at the outset of August in NI.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
How to get good cow flow with less meal
As grass growth rates recover across most of the country, it’s time to be thinking about reducing meal feeding rates, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 July 2024 Management
Five tips to prepare weanlings for sale
Ahead of selling weanlings in the coming weeks, outlined are some tips to prepare animals for sale.
20 July 2024 Management