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Preliminary results of the June Agricultural Census 2018
The preliminary results of the June 2018 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Help keep African Swine Fever out of Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging people to be vigilant following confirmation of African Swine Fever (
Efficiency the aim for BDG member Michael McCann
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Beef and Sheep Adviser Kevin McGrath, catches up with group member Michael McCann.
Sustainability issues facing dairy farmers
The second of a series of webinars on the theme ‘Future Proofing your Farm Business’ hosted by CAFRE in partnership with the UFU and the NI Dairy
Drought management on beef and sheep farms
So far during 2018 we have had a late, cold spring followed by excellent growing conditions for many and since June a prolonged dry spell which has
Pig keepers warned not to feed kitchen scraps to pigs due to African Swine Fever risk
Pig keepers are being reminded not to feed kitchen scraps to their animals to prevent outbreaks of animal disease.
BVD statuses and movement restrictions on APHIS
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced further measures
Financial planning for farms
All businesses need money coming in to pay the bills. Cash is the lifeblood of all businesses and monitoring cashflow is a key part of business
Avian influenza prevention zone extended
As a result of continuing findings of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N8) in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland and the continuing
Think SAFE at calving time
We are all familiar with the acronym SAFE when it comes to being safety conscious on the farm.
Crossbreeding in moderate to high yielding dairy herds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to Somerset and Devon to
Managing your farm through dry weather conditions – Considerations for beef and sheep farmers
Due to the recent dry spell and soaring temperatures in some areas grass quality and quantity has been affected. Farmers are now having to think
H5N8 confirmed in second NI commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, has confirmed that notifiable Avian Influenza, subtype H5N8 has been found in a second
The best way to manage your grass this summer
Despite a spell of rain recently, grass growth for this time of the year is being reported as below the 10 year average. This has prompted farmers to
Farmer’s praise for Business Development Groups
A Co Tyrone farmer has lauded the work of Business Development Groups (BDG’S) in helping to develop an even stronger interest in his agricultural
Preparing housing and the yard for winter
With Northern Irish weather proving predictably unpredictable this autumn, it is never too soon to think about preparing housing and yards for the
Dealing with poor grass growth and silage yields on dairy farms
The contrast in weather conditions, from the wettest February on record, to the weather we are currently experiencing couldn’t be more significant.
Winter Management Matters
The starting point on any dairy farm relating to fodder shortage is calculating both current fodder stocks available along with fodder requirements
Keeping a close check on cash flow
With current milk price volatility and high input costs, the most important task that a dairy farmer can do is to look carefully at the cash needed
Monitor – Manage – Improve Performance
The key to increased suckler cow productivity