A farmer writes
The first group of bullocks have left a healthy margin over buying price, but are yet to be replaced, writes Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 26 October 2017
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton set out to make better quality silage on his farm this year.
By Contributor on 19 October 2017
Derek Robinson’s spring barley was cut in September, and while yields were poor, it could have been a lot worse.
By Derek Robinson on 12 October 2017
Clover can have a valuable role on a beef and sheep farm, but getting it to grow can be frustrating, writes Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 28 September 2017
Autumn calving on John Egerton's Fermanagh farm is nearly complete.
By Contributor on 21 September 2017
Derek Robinson has been trying to get to grips with a new ram harness ahead of the breeding season.
By Derek Robinson on 14 September 2017
Having finally written a will, Fermanagh farmer John Egerton outlines how it has been a difficult process.
By Contributor on 07 September 2017
The beef and lamb sectors must move with the times, writes Co Down farmer Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 02 September 2017
Farmers should demand that pedigree breeders move with the times, writes John Egerton.
By Contributor on 10 August 2017
Derek Robinson highlights a few useful tools and inventions on his farm that he would not want to be without.
By Derek Robinson on 03 August 2017
A recent trip to the abattoir proved to be a stressful experience for Co Down farmer Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 20 July 2017
There is always someone farming in more difficult conditions than you, writes John Egerton.
By Contributor on 20 July 2017
Derek Robinson has entered into an agreement with a dairy farmer to rear heifers to the point of calving.
By Derek Robinson on 13 July 2017
Silage making on Derek Robinson’s farm is likely to produce some variable results.
By Derek Robinson on 06 July 2017
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton recalls how his father used to check stock twice daily for the disease.
By David Wright on 29 June 2017
Clean grazing has become a forgotten art on too many livestock farms, writes Co Down farmer Derek Robinson.
By Derek Robinson on 15 June 2017
A main aim on John Egerton’s Fermanagh farm this year has been to make some high-quality silage for growing and finishing cattle
By Contributor on 25 May 2017
Lambing is now complete for the year on Derek Robinson’s farm in Co Down.
By Derek Robinson on 18 May 2017
Six years ago John Egerton joined the NI suckler beef programme, a decision which changed the direction of his farming business
By Contributor on 11 May 2017
Mark Blelock has his first cut in and the silage pit sealed in excellent conditions.
By Mark Blelock on 11 May 2017
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