N.Ireland
Both dairy and suckler farmers alike are well aware of the increased workload that calving season brings with it.
This week, Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Edwin Poots launched a public consultation on the future shape of farm support measures in Northern Ireland.
Agri-Business
Farmers have little to fear from benchmarking as even 'bad' results could help support investment in the right areas, according to one of Northern Ireland's most senior agri-business bankers.
Beef
Recent years have seen Fermanagh suckler beef producer John Egerton improve the efficiency and resilience of his beef enterprise.
Thomas Rankin farms with his father Geoffrey close to the village of Bready in north Co. Tyrone. Their farm extends to 290ac.
'Expect the unexpected when it comes to scanning dates' was one of the key messages to takeaway...
Stephen Flanagan is a beef and sheep adviser with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Securing a sustainable support package for Northern Ireland’s beef sector beyond 2020 emains a priority for the UFU.
Opinion
At least one farm stakeholder group in the Republic of Ireland is now calling for cattle to be paid for in terms of meat yield only.
Organisations, such as the National Sheep Association, seem to think that keeping Michael Gove at DEFRA is a good thing
The latest report from the Gira Food Consultancy highlights the critical role played by Chinese imports - could it be the saviour for the suckler sector?
