N.Ireland
Northern farmers spending less on feed
The latest animal feed statistics, released by Department Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland (DARD), have indicated a general...
Northern Ireland
Dairy
'Pay-off for retailers in encouraging liquid milk imports from the North'
There is a pay-off for retailers to encourage processors in Northern Ireland to sell liquid milk in the south, increasing...
N.Ireland
UFU proposes measures to help with cash flow on dairy farms
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has proposed measures it says will help dairy farmers deal with cash flow issues. UFU...
N.Ireland
Suckler cow numbers tumble in Northern Ireland
A significant reduction in the number of suckler cows has been identified in the final results of the June 2014...
N.Ireland
Genetics research to improve ewe longevity
New research funded by EBLEX into the genetics of ewe longevity could benefit the sheep industry on the back of...