Sheep
Grass remains the priority feed for sheep
Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains...
Sheep
Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains...
Dairy
Traditionally, the inclusion of field beans in ruminant diets is normally restricted due to the perceived risk associated with ‘anti-nutritional...
Grass
AgriSearch is looking for upland farmers in Northern Ireland to volunteer to participate in a European grassland project. The Europe-wide...
Grass
Farming representatives from 11 European countries were hosted in Belfast for a seminar showcasing Northern Ireland’s grassland management techniques. The...
Sheep
The search is on for the country’s best rams as pedigree breeders are invited to put forward the rams they...
Sheep
Making the most of grass will be the key topic of discussion at the AgriSearch ‘Flock health and grassland walks’...
Sheep
Ensuring optimum flock health and performance will be top of the agenda at AgriSearch’s upcoming farm walks. The events will...
Beef
Proactive management in dealing with grass shortages will be the key discussion point at an upcoming farm walk, to be...
Beef
Making the most from grazed grass will be the key discussion point at an upcoming farm walk, to be held...
Dairy
The summer drought didn’t hold back Northern Irish dairy farmer Andrew Dale. Despite the challenging conditions, the farm’s heavy ground...
Dairy
A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation. The laneways of Henry Stewart’s...
Grass
Three GrassCheck dairy and beef farms across Northern Ireland will open their gates for a series of grass open days...
Sheep
Young UK flock keepers will have the opportunity to apply for a new national travel award launched by the National...
Grass
Grass growth in Northern Ireland has slumped as rainfall becomes an issue on many farms, the latest GrassCheck data shows....
Grass
Northern Ireland’s grass growth has been almost off the chart this week, as a combination of sunshine and light rain...
Sheep
Northern farm research body AgriSearch is set to host a farm walk explaining the results of pioneering commercial progeny study,...
Grass
The recent growth spurt has put grass growth almost back on par with the April average, the latest GrassCheck figures...
Grass
Grass growth has rocketed this week across Northern Ireland dairy farms. The latest GrassCheck data recorded an average of 69.4kg...