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Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

The margin between purchase cost and finishing value is currently tight and, as such, achieving high levels of lamb performance is essential to maximise potential returns.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 27 October 2025

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

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‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

WINTER FEED 8 October 2025

Over £900 required to cover cost of calves

Over £900 required to cover cost of calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 September 2025

Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

FARMER WRITES 30 July 2025

Calf studies show benefit of more milk replacer

Calf studies show benefit of more milk replacer

Calf studies show benefit of more milk replacer

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

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Putting multispecies swards to the test in Sligo

Putting multispecies swards to the test in Sligo

The father-and-son partnership of Philip and Jonathan Higgins run 200 ewes and 340 Jersey heifers on 90ha with a firm focus on optimising output from a forage-based diet.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Minister not for moving on emissions targets

Minister not for moving on emissions targets

The EPA says the cut in greenhouse gas emissions attributed to livestock means it's 'no longer viable' to compare emissions to the sectoral ceiling set.

NEWS 1 January 1970

All not fair in love, war and slat rubber

All not fair in love, war and slat rubber

With the high price of building materials at the moment, inputs in to buildings are being carefully scrutinised, though not all slat rubber will yield the same benefits.

FARM BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

Tullamore Farm: arrival of rain revs up grass growth and weight gains

Tullamore Farm: arrival of rain revs up grass growth and weight gains

Adam Woods has the latest on what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.

TULLAMORE FARM 1 January 1970

Small but mighty in suckler heartland

Small but mighty in suckler heartland

Despite it being a compact holding, Cathal Irwin isn’t letting his small farm size hold him back in terms of performance, writes Martin Merrick.

BEEF BREEDING 1 January 1970

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season