Derek Robinson is taking more of an interest in the nature around his Co Down farm.
DAERA has published its latest estimates for family farm incomes in NI
Gary Abbott caught up with Andrew Shorten of Vantage Ireland, resellers of FarmTRX combine yield monitors to find out more about the process involved in retrofitting a yield monitor and its benefits.
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On farms with cattle that will finish off grass later this year, outlined are a few tips to keep in mind.
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At a recent farmwalk hosted on Bill Harpur's suckler beef farm, farmers heard how clover and multispecies swards were reducing inputs and emissions.
Gene editing is different to genetic modification and according to a UCC lecturer and researcher, could reduce crop inputs, increase yields and improve safety.
Cereals saw a drop in price of 31.4%, while potatoes saw an increase of 73.6%. Fertiliser prices fell by almost one third, while motor fuel prices increased by over 10%.
The President was critical of food waste and rising obesity in the developed world when billions remain malnourished.
Much focus in the past two years has been on feed, fertiliser and fuel prices, but other costs have also risen substantially.