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Sheep management: grass tetany, drafting lambs and nematodirus warning

Vets are warning of a possible heightened risk of grass tetany in the coming days due to the inclement weather forecast.

MARKETS 16 April 2025

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High returns from good dairy genetics

High returns from good dairy genetics

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 April 2025

Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April

Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 April 2025

AFBI chief ‘cautious’ on new bovine TB test

AFBI chief ‘cautious’ on new bovine TB test

AFBI chief ‘cautious’ on new bovine TB test

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2025

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2025

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Pros and cons in Zero N red clover project

Pros and cons in Zero N red clover project

David Wright reports from an AgriSearch online event on red clover silage.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 January 2025

Separated slurry offer to NI farmers

Separated slurry offer to NI farmers

Separating slurry is the first part of a large project designed to cut excess nutrients in NI agriculture

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 January 2025

Arable Conference: Low-carbon emissions from local crops

Arable Conference: Low-carbon emissions from local crops

The annual Arable Conference was held at CAFRE's Greenmount campus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 January 2025

Keeping pregnant ewe lambs ticking along nicely

Keeping pregnant ewe lambs ticking along nicely

Research has shown that for pregnant ewe lambs to have the best chance of rearing a lamb, they should be gaining in the region of 80g liveweight during early and mid-pregnancy.

MANAGEMENT 8 January 2025

Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Early lambing flocks and spring calving herds are particularly vulnerable as the susceptible gestation periods coincide with peak midge activity.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 January 2025

Tillage events to attend in the coming weeks

Tillage events to attend in the coming weeks

There are a number of tillage events on across the country this month and next month. Here are some of the main ones.

NEWS 8 January 2025

Grass is still the base for our farming sector

Grass is still the base for our farming sector

The decision by Barenrbug and AFBI to part ways is a blow to grass breeding work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 January 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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