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Northern Ireland
Most beef bulls dead by four years of age
David Wright
A study of the longevity of beef bulls has highlighted how few actually last beyond four years.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Winter finishers need 529p/kg to breakeven
Before committing to filling sheds with store cattle for winter finishing, farmers should complete a budget.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Forecasts show increase in winter cattle supplies
Data shows an increase in beef cattle numbers on NI farms at the start of September which are destined for slaughter this year.
Record high for NI milk production
Milk production on NI dairy farms from January to June 2024 is the highest on record for the first half of the year.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Factories squeeze lamb trade with price cuts
Sheep processors in NI are applying pressure to lamb prices, with cuts to base quotes. In contrast, cattle prices remain positive.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
10 tips for harvesting autumn silage
Where farmers are taking advantage of improve weather to harvest silage, outlined are some tips to saving fodder in autumn. Kieran Mailey writes.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Cow tech driving fertility for Legendairy Holsteins
Dairy farmers Dale and Vicki Byers held a farmwalk last week, to demonstrate the role of technology in managing their 150-cow herd.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
English ministers plan to end badger cull
Culling of badgers in England is to finish by the end of the current UK parliament, government minsters have said.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Concerns raised about SNHS advice
Applying nutrients to high nature value land could have unintended consequences, a leading ecologist has suggested.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI livestock face more tag changes
Farmers in the market for new XI prefix cattle tags should only purchase what they need for the months ahead.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Charolais bulls top of longevity list
An analysis of the age at slaughter of beef bulls highlights some important issues for the NI beef industry.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Much to admire in 'Plough On' project
Derek Robinson spoke to a group who came to his home-town as part of a day trip organised by Rural Support.
4 September 2024 Farmer Writes