Beef
Two new Beef Technology Demonstration Farms unveiled for NI
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Entreprise (CAFRE) has unveiled Northern Ireland's two newest Beef Technology Demonstration Farms. John...
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Wilting silage – is it worthwhile?
Wilting is one of the most important steps when making high quality silage - wilting increases the dry matter (DM)...
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AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI
There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
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Sucklers are the future on Co. Tyrone farm
Thomas Rankin farms with his father Geoffrey close to the village of Bready in north Co. Tyrone. Their farm extends...
Beef
Hopes rise for NI inclusion in ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI
Recent days have seen the European Commission indicating that it would actively facilitate Northern Ireland’s participation in the ‘Irish Grass...
Agri-Business
Global campaign to tackle gender stereotypes in meat sector
A global campaign, backed by leading meat businesses, has been launched to change perceptions of careers in the meat sector,...
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Angus competition encourages schoolgirls to take up part-time farm work
Two teenagers named overall winners of this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge say the competition has inspired them to start...
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Protocol has opened the door for all-island PGI beef status – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed confirmation that the EU Commission is supportive of the north being included in...
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The use of clover in beef production systems
Making best use of clover in beef production systems was one of the main themes addressed in a recent beef...
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Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals
Pupils from across Northern Ireland (NI) impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist...
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Ruminant Health & Welfare survey identifies key disease priorities
Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has announced the results to its nationwide ’grassroots’ survey of farmers, stock people and vets,...
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Far East helps bolster red meat exports in challenging year
Asia and the Middle East have helped boost red meat exports from the UK in what has been an incredibly...
Agri-Business
Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt believes that providing Australia with unfettered access to UK food markets through an...
Agri-Business
European Commission calls for Northern Ireland to be included in Irish PGI application
The European Commission called for the Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI application to be amended to include Northern Ireland before...
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Free BVD testing in Wales to remain until end of 2022
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the news that free Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing for cattle farmers...
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Effective parasite control crucial for a successful grazing season
As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control...
Beef
First UK project launched to provide real time data on heat stress in cows
With limited UK data available on the impact of heat stress in indoor and outdoor herds, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and...
Agri-Business
NI Agriculture Minister to seek PGI status for British Grass Fed Beef
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister has said he hopes to explore the potential of establishing PGI status for British Grass Fed...
