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Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield

Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime is a unique disinfectant-style product which has been formulated using a blend of superfine limestone powder and hydrated lime.

31 October 2024
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Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023

The EPA has cited reduced lime application to soils and lower milk output as reasons for the third consecutive quarterly drop of emissions in the farm sector.

21 October 2024 NEWS

Five field maintenance jobs as grazing season ends

With grazing ending on many farms, outlined are a few field jobs to consider.

19 October 2024 MANAGEMENT
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Kilwaughter Lime sold to global group

Saint-Gobain has reached an agreement to acquire Northern Ireland company.

16 October 2024 NEWS

Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline

The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.

11 October 2024 NEWS
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Tillage Management: baling, beans and planting

There are farmers trying to harvest crops, bale straw and plant winter cereals in the current mixed weather.

2 October 2024
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Don’t forget soil training, farmers told

Farmers in NI must complete training associated with the soil nutrient health scheme

25 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Beef Management: liming, slurry dates and SCEP training courses

Adam Woods takes a look at liming land, slurry closing dates and teh upcoming SCEP courses which farmers have to complete to get payment.

25 September 2024 MANAGEMENT

Autumn lime spreading to tee up grassland for spring

Lime can take four to six months to correct soil pH, so an autumn application can set up grassland for growth next spring.

24 September 2024 MANAGEMENT