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Farmer Writes: viewing the world through a different lens

Derek Robinson is taking more of an interest in the nature around his Co Down farm.

17 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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NI farm incomes take a 44% hit

DAERA has published its latest estimates for family farm incomes in NI

10 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Combining modern tech with older kit

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.

10 July 2024
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Five tips for finishing cattle off grass

On farms with cattle that will finish off grass later this year, outlined are a few tips to keep in mind.

6 July 2024
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Clover and multispecies deliver cost savings

At a recent farmwalk hosted on Bill Harpur's suckler beef farm, farmers heard how clover and multispecies swards were reducing inputs and emissions.

26 June 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Ireland won’t grow gene edited, but will consume GM crops

Gene editing is different to genetic modification and according to a UCC lecturer and researcher, could reduce crop inputs, increase yields and improve safety.

18 June 2024 NEWS

Agricultural input price index down 12.6% in April 2024

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%.

17 June 2024 NEWS

President calls for shift away from over-reliance on chemical farm inputs

The President was critical of food waste and rising obesity in the developed world when billions remain malnourished.

7 June 2024 NEWS
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Price of services is increasingly driving business costs higher

Much focus in the past two years has been on feed, fertiliser and fuel prices, but other costs have also risen substantially.

5 June 2024 NEWS