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Controlling weeds in your paddocks this summer
Controlling weeds when they are at the most manageable stage is crucial, particularly now as grass growth has improved over...
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How to control summer mastitis within your herd
Fly control around your cows during this time of the year is crucial in preventing cases of summer mastitis. Quite...
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How to combat summer scour syndrome in your calves
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many herds experiencing the condition in...
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Dairy advice: Do you have a good milking routine?
A good milking routine is hugely important, particularly when it comes to milking efficiency and hygiene standards. Cows are creatures...
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Johne’s disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
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Dairy advice: Managing spring reseeded paddocks
Although we had a very wet spring, a number of farmers were still able to get their paddocks reseeded. A...
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Preventing lameness through grazing infrastructure
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a well designed farm...
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Hybrid tyre from Nokian at home in field and yard
Tyre choice for loaders has recently widened still further with a hybrid tyre from Nokian that represents a half way...
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NI Farm Welfare Bill would secure ‘guaranteed prices’ for farmers – FFA
A Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill would “ensure realistic prices for dairy, beef and sheep farmers,” according to the Farmers...
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Genotyping the wool shedding ability of EasyCare sheep
There is strong demand for wool shedding sheep across the UK and Ireland, with the continuing growth in EasyCare numbers...
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Governments should prioritise food security – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
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‘Raise a glass’ to the dairy sector this World Milk Day – DCNI
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has said it will “raise a glass” to the dairy sector this World...
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NI primary school pupils urged to enter farm safety poster competition
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
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Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
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DAERA extends deadline for AFBI chair applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the position of chair...
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NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops
Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
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Mounted versions of the Methys from Sky Agriculture
Sky Agriculture has announced a major expansion of its Methys HDS disc based stubble cultivator range, a suite of implements...
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Calls for new forestry development policies in NI
Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
