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The Importance of Dairy Herd Fertility Management in Springtime
Although managing fertility of the dairy herd is an all year round job, taking your eye off the ball at this time of year can have a significant
Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2018
The final results of the June 2018 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Improving cubicle comfort for cattle
The next month represents the last chance to make any changes before the winter to improve cubicle comfort for cattle.
Weathering the financial storm on the farm during the Covid-19 emergency
Throughout the Covid-19 crisis there has undoubtedly been turbulence in the market for agricultural produce.
Development Management
The Development Management Team is part of the Natural Heritage Directorate within Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). Acting as an expert
CAFRE Management Tips – Actions to take as weather improves
With temperatures on the rise and a better forecast on the horizon, field operations and grazing have begun in earnest across the country after being
What sustainable climate actions could you incorporate into your farm business this year?
Climate change continues to remain in the media headlines with a focus on agriculture as a sector which can make a significant contribution to
Dealing with high temperatures and poor grass growth on livestock farms - CAFRE Knowledge Advisory Service
The current spell of hot weather is posing challenges for farmers and livestock.
Management Notes for May 2017
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a college within the Department
Rising costs – are you sure you can do nothing about it?
Farming for many is about finding the best way to overcome the constant challenges nature and the outside world throw at us.
Managing your farm through dry weather conditions – Considerations for dairy farmers
Dry and hot weather conditions currently experienced across the province are having a real impact on grass growth and supply on farms. Some Grass
Lameness – the not so hidden cost on a dairy farm
Lameness is a significant problem for the dairy industry as it is not only an important welfare issue but can lead to reduced profits according to
The benefits of good planning now for next year’s calves
In this article, Colin McEvoy a Beef and Sheep Development Adviser at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise outlines the benefits for
Introduction to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
The following section of our website contains information related to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (such as Bovine Spongiform
Northern Ireland TB Eradication Partnership
The TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) is the primary tier of new governance arrangements, as recommended by the TB Strategic Partnership Group in its
Beef and sheep management notes
Information, guidance and useful advice from CAFRE advisors can be found by reading our monthly beef and sheep management notes below.
Calving home bred beef heifers at 2 year old – tried and tested on County Down farm
Cows don’t last forever and will leave the herd for a number of reasons. They may be old, sick or lame. It may be that they did not hold in calf,
Information released by DAERA 2022
Date receivedSummary of information requestedDAERA reference number18/12/2022Details of DAERA spending on the court challenge to Agriculture Minister
Resilience in the face of an ever changing climate
Northern Ireland is experiencing more extreme weather events than ever before. 2020 Met Office records inform us that we have experienced the wettest
Make sure your rams are fit for purpose this breeding season
With the breeding season just around the corner attention at this time of year on the sheep farm will turn to flock assembly.