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Making the most of grass and forage - Portadown suckler BDG visit Alastair McNelly’s technology demonstration farm
Making the most of grass and forage - Portadown suckler BDG visit Alastair McNelly’s technology demonstration farm
Taking positive steps in uncertain times
Feed, fertiliser and fuel prices, as a result of the war in Ukraine and global supply issues, are at levels almost inconceivable a mere 12 months ago.
Ministers lend support to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Health Minister Robin Swann say that it is vital to provide important advice on the responsible use of
Advancing the breeding season and increasing production in early lambing flocks
Lamb prices peaked this year around the middle of April with an unprecedented price of around £7.00 per kilo carcase and remained above £6.00 per
Points to consider when buying store lambs this autumn
Excellent growing conditions through late August resulted in surplus grass supplies on many farms. Indeed with challenging ground conditions
The benefits of using lime to maximise soil nutrient performance
There are many benefits to spreading lime on farm. Lime is a soil conditioner and controls the soil acidity by neutralising the effects of acids from
Poots and UFU advise farmers to plan for potential infection of COVID-19
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have advised farmers to make plans to deal with possible infection of COVID-19 in
Statistical press release - Results of the December Agricultural Survey 2018
The results of the December 2018 Agricultural Survey have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
DAERA outlines progress in tackling ammonia
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced further progress in its work to help farmers better protect the
Relative feed value
This summer and autumn has seen rainfall totals at least 30% above average each month since July and 17-21 days with rain each month. This prolonged
DAERA competition to appoint members to the Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Appointment of Board Members to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Board (AFBI)
Delivery and public participation
Every six years, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) produces a river basin management plan for each river basin
Fertiliser challenges this year – what can farmers do?
Using fertilisers effectively in the light of recent increases in the cost of fertiliser was the topic of a recent joint webinar from AFBI,
Be Blue Algae aware this summer
The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the Portstewart/
Apply now for use of breeding technologies in dairy herds Farm Innovation Visit
Applications are invited for this Study Tour to SW Scotland
CAFRE students attend Horticulture Careers Fair
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently hosted its 12th annual Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus. The
Managing rising costs on beef and sheep farms – The potential of red clover as a long term mitigation
With concentrate and fertiliser prices hitting record highs Adam Jones, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser explores how establishing a red clover sward
Poots launches public consultation on Climate Change legislation
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on the NI Executive’s first ever Climate Change Bill that he hopes will
Advancing the breeding season and increasing production in early lambing flocks
A well-managed early lambing flock, with simple clearly defined targets, can perform at a high level and integrate very well with other enterprises
Can you afford to miss this grazing opportunity this summer?
In recent years there appear to have been more and more cows being housed over the summer months. In some cases this may have been as a result of