N.Ireland
Spring calving on suckler farms: Preparation is key
Both dairy and suckler farmers alike are well aware of the increased workload that calving season brings with it. While...
Sucklers
N.Ireland
Headage sustainability package included in consultation on NI ag policy
This week, Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Edwin Poots launched a public consultation on the future shape of farm support...
Agri-Business
Benchmarking: Even ‘bad’ figures can back up the right investment
Farmers have little to fear from benchmarking as even 'bad' results could help support investment in the right areas, according...
Beef
Building resilience into a beef enterprise in Co. Fermanagh
Recent years have seen Fermanagh suckler beef producer John Egerton improve the efficiency and resilience of his beef enterprise. He...
Beef
Sucklers are the future on Co. Tyrone farm
Thomas Rankin farms with his father Geoffrey close to the village of Bready in north Co. Tyrone. Their farm extends...
Beef
‘Expect the unexpected when it comes to scanning dates’
‘Expect the unexpected when it comes to scanning dates’ was one of the key messages to takeaway from a Teagasc...
Beef
Dairy calf-to-beef can boost incomes on suckler farms
Stephen Flanagan is a beef and sheep adviser with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern...
Beef
Beef support is at the top of UFU agenda
Securing a sustainable support package for Northern Ireland’s beef sector remains a priority for the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), according...
Opinion
Paying for cattle on the basis of meat yield just doesn’t stack up
At least one farm stakeholder group in the Republic of Ireland is now calling for cattle to be paid for...
Opinion
Gove must put the needs of production agriculture first as he plans for the future
Organisations, such as the National Sheep Association, seem to think that keeping Michael Gove MP as Secretary of State at...
Opinion
China news could be much-needed boost for the British suckler sector
The latest report from the Gira Food Consultancy highlights the critical role played by China at the very heart of...
