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Northern Ireland
Suckler scheme may drive down numbers
David Wright
A new suckler cow scheme is due to commence in NI from the start of 2025.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: Autumn a disaster for grass covers
We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: It feels like we skipped October
An upcoming TB test could see grazing for some stock come to a wind down earlier than expected, after a difficult grass-growing year on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Tirlán farmer views: 'I think we're selling the family silvers cheap'
Rachel Donovan spoke to a number of Tirlán suppliers at the open day in Ballyragget last week, about their thoughts on the spinout of €15m PLC shares and the year as a whole.
2 October 2024 News
How to reduce grass demand as shortages begin to bite
Two farmers have outlined the actions they have taken to reduce demand for grass and how much it is costing them.
2 October 2024 News
Budget 2025 'falls short' of addressing farming pressures - ICSA
The upper limit of eligible calves in the Beef Welfare Scheme should have been extended beyond 40 calves, ICSA president Sean McNamara has said.
1 October 2024 News
Beef Trends: factory quotes steady with agents anxious for stock
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory finished animals.
30 September 2024 Markets
Farming on the banks of the Blackwater in north Cork
North Cork Co-Op suppliers Denis and Brian O'Connell have adapted their farming techniques to protect water quality.
28 September 2024 Milk quality
England’s cattle farmers locked up by bluetongue
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has permitted the use of three unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in the England.
25 September 2024 News
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: autumn has crept in
We've noticed previously that heifers who do not go in-calf on their first insemination can be a problem, but more often than not a natural service will do the trick.
25 September 2024 Farmer Writes
Good weather brings farmers to Ploughing after tough year
Anne O'Donoghue and Rachel Donovan caught up with a number of farmers at the Ploughing, to gauge their views on the year so far.
25 September 2024 News