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Schemes update: 23,720 applications to National Beef Welfare Scheme

Scheme more popular in 2024 with over 7,000 more suckler farmers applying by the deadline of 24 September.

7 October 2024 NEWS

Lisavaird unveils new €5.5m feed mill

The move is part of a wider rebrand of the co-op as it readies for its centenary year in 2025.

11 September 2024 NEWS

Five management tasks for autumn-calving herds

As autumn calving activity steps up on suckler farms, outlined are some tasks to keep on top of during September.

31 August 2024
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Ration prices unchanged for September

Livestock rations in Northern Ireland will no changes on price quotes going into September.

28 August 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Beef Management: weather, buying weanlings and empty cows

Martin Merrick advises on how to cope with the wetter weather in the northwest, protocols on purchasing weanlings and what are the options with empty cows.

21 August 2024
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Five cattle management tasks for late August

Outlined are five management tasks to carry out on suckler farms going into late August.

17 August 2024
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Beef Welfare Scheme 2024: what you need to know

The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS) has opened for applications. Here is an overview of some of the scheme’s most important information.

9 August 2024 NEWS

New €20m Beef Welfare Scheme opens

The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme will remain open until 24 September at 11.59pm.

8 August 2024 SCHEMES
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Silage analysis shows low quality in first cuts

Silage analysis of first-cut forages in NI show reduced energy and digestibility levels in 2024.

31 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND