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Struggling for a good night’s sleep

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson often struggles to sleep through the night.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

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Planning ahead for ‘extras’ at lambing

Planning ahead for ‘extras’ at lambing

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Remembering what I learned in 2025

Remembering what I learned in 2025

NEWS 30 December 2025

Complication added to winter feeding plan

Complication added to winter feeding plan

Complication added to winter feeding plan

FARMER WRITES 3 December 2025

A new ram to revitalise my sheep flock

A new ram to revitalise my sheep flock

A new ram to revitalise my sheep flock

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

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I have yet to master the delicate art of clover

I have yet to master the delicate art of clover

Derek Robinson established both red and white clover in a reseed done back in June.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Good customers at risk of being fleeced

Good customers at risk of being fleeced

Co Down farmer, Derek Robinson, recounts some recent instances when he has been overcharged for inputs and services.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Hard to think of a better harvest than 2025

Hard to think of a better harvest than 2025

It’s very rare that harvest is done without a few anxious glances at the weather forecast, writes Derek Robinson.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Farmer Writes: Holidays offer chance to compare to home

Farmer Writes: Holidays offer chance to compare to home

Excellent growing conditions in NI during 2025 are not matched elsewhere, writes Derek Robinson.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

If Derek Robinson is to secure a £75 headage payment, his dairy beef bullocks will need to be finished over the winter.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Our focus is often on the wrong end

Our focus is often on the wrong end

Derek Robinson has done his best to keep lambs healthy this grazing season.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

Silage 2025 – a tedder-free zone

Silage 2025 – a tedder-free zone

The recent spell of settled weather allowed Derek Robinson to get most of his grass conserved in excellent conditions.

FARMER WRITES 18 June 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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