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ICMSA calls for date change to crude protein limit deadline
Rachel Donovan
The ICMSA has welcomed the crude protein exemption, but wants the process simplified.
13 April 2024 News
Hill sheep farmers fail to retrieve ewes ahead of lambing
Weather has put hill sheep farmers in a tough position as they begin lambing this spring.
13 April 2024 News
Department issues clarification on 15% crude protein limit deadline
The Department released a technical note on Friday evening which states the 15% crude protein requirement does not apply where cattle are not outdoors full-time at grass.
Fear of redamaging ground as farmers enter second rotation
Declan Collins looks at where farmers go from here as they enter second rotation and cows still not out full time.
10 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Top 10 tips for buying a new stock bull
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips to look at before purchasing a stock bull.
7 April 2024 Beef breeding
Farmers on the edge of crisis point with less than a week of silage stocks left
Declan Collins looks at grazing around the country as silage stocks are depleting and still no sign of a weather boost.
3 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Sheep Management: nematodirus and conserving grass supplies
Farmers with lambs suffering from scour need to be mindful that there are a few ailments that cause diarrhoea in lambs.
3 April 2024 Management
Silage stocks tighten as rain persists
There has to be a contingency plan in place if this weather is to continue, it’s a big challenge out there at the moment, IFA representatives say.
2 April 2024 News
Nitrates interim review to be published in the summer
The minister also said a 30-day public consultation on the proposed measures from the review will have to take place before its publication.
23 March 2024 News
Feed sales surge whilst fertiliser hits new low
The 12% drop in fertiliser deliveries in NI last year is notable given that prices were well down from record highs seen the year before
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Early lactation feeding advice for all situations
The continued inclement weather is creating many challenges for flocks lambing, with grass reserves being depleted fast on many farms, where it was impossible to get slurry or fertiliser applied.
20 March 2024 Grass & feeding