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Northern Ireland
Ration prices hold but soya a problem for new year
Kieran Mailey
Ration prices will see little change going into December. However, there are signs that prices could increase late next month
29 November 2023 Dealer
Clear out your boots
What's in the boot of your car? Nothing, ahead of the NCT, The Dealer advises.
1 November 2023 Northern Ireland
November price freeze on livestock rations
Price quotes on livestock rations will see no changes being applied for November
Ration prices continue to fall
Adam Woods takes a look at last week’s Irish Farmers Journal meal price survey results.
25 October 2023 News
Front loading meal to stores during winter
Where store cattle are housed for winter, front loading meal is worth considering for some cattle groups.
24 October 2023 Management
Soya a barrier to lower feed prices
Spot prices for soya remain stubbornly high, blocking the prospect for lower ration prices.
18 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Creating the correct ration: the key ingredients
Martin Merrick looks at some of the most common ingredients and the role they play in a ration.
8 October 2023 Feed
Top tips for choosing a livestock ration
Purchased feed remains expensive, so choosing the right ration is important. Kieran Mailey outlines some steps to choosing a ration.
27 September 2023 Climate and environment
Ration prices set for more price cuts
Livestock rations are expected to see significant price cuts from early October with the potential for further reductions later in the year.
27 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Steady feed price forecast for autumn
Prices for livestock rations are expected to remain relatively steady this autumn as feed mills lock in to forward purchasing contracts.
30 August 2023 Northern Ireland
€444k grain store for Carlow pig farm
Con O’Kelly is a pig farmer by enterprise but has created a large grain store on his farm in Borris.
23 August 2023 Farm buildings
Keeping the NI feed trade operating
West Twin Silos in Belfast Port serves as the main import and distribution hub for the animal feed trade in Northern Ireland. Kieran Mailey reports.
12 July 2023 Northern Ireland