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Dairy
Worsening weather wearing farmers down
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan says the current weather conditions are hard on man and beast as the workload and costs pile up.
13 March 2024 News
Semple set for silage
Semple Stadium in Thurles hosted seven matches in the first eight weeks of the year and the surface is worse for wear, as a result.
13 March 2024 News
Third year of price rises for farmland
We found 1,060 acres of farmland were publicly advertised for sale in Fermanagh last year.
Difficult start for red clover project
The ZeroNsile project run by AgriSearch involves 12 farmers across various parts of NI.
6 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Hope not springing eternal so far
March has brought little improvement in the weather or the forecast, and farmers need good news, and good weather, soon.
6 March 2024 Dealer
Multi-species sward and red clover silage measures reopen
The previous payment rate of up to €300/ha has been retained and applications can now be made online through the BISS system.
5 March 2024 News
The Grass Week: challenging conditions kickstart March
While February was a tough month for getting stock out to grass, it’s hoped that the reverse of last year is on the cards.
2 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Testing slurry and silage for targeted efficiency
Slurry is both a valuable asset and a potential pollutant. Understanding the composition and quality of your slurry is key to maximising its value while minimising environmental impact.
28 February 2024 Footprint Farmers
Home Farm: change of tillage plans
Even if we don’t get to sow the spring barley until 1 May, we can still be confident of getting a crop that’s usable as either arable silage or as usable grain and straw.
28 February 2024 Viewpoints
Home Farm: time for essential spring work slipping by
Every day in the shed is money out and a diminishing pit of silage
21 February 2024 Viewpoints
Growing interest in liquid fertiliser use
Farmers heard about the benefits of liquid fertiliser during a recent Fane Valley event
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Surplus contract kit to go for auction on Wednesday
Michael Doyle Auctions will host an online auction of surplus farm machinery on behalf of Cork agricultural contractor, Jim Good Agri, on Wednesday 21 February.
14 February 2024 News