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Billy Wickham

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Farmers urged to consider clover swards to lower fertiliser costs

Farmers are being encouraged to consider how clover swards could save them money as...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

'Over the years, silage DM content has increased; but nutritional quality hasn't'

Little improvements have been made in the nutritional quality of Northern Ireland silage over the...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Can you afford to miss this grazing opportunity this summer?

As housed dairy systems become more popular, CAFRE staff are advising farmers to reconsider the...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

NI farmers show their appreciation to the NHS with local produce

Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have showed their support for the NHS by...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?

Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep...

Machinery

over 5 years ago

Silage 2020: This year's top safety tips for farmers and contractors

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is reminding farmers and contractors...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

New chairman and vice-chairs appointed to the AgriSearch board

The board of AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has seen a number of...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19

An industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers work in...

Grass

over 5 years ago

Controlling grassland weed on dairy farms - act now or pay next year

Docks are known to be one of the most troublesome grassland weeds, but did you know that leaving...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Measuring to manage: The key to success for dairy farmers

As in many other sectors, dairy farmers are currently facing a difficult time due to the...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Calls for councils to reopen recycling centres as fly-tipping continues

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on councils to reopen recycling centres, with...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

NI calf TB testing changes 'strike right balance' between integrity and safety

A decision by the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to suspend calf...

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Recent dry weather sparks NI wildfire warning

DAERA and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) are asking farmers and the public for...

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

ICSA slams EU for 'lack of urgency' on Covid-19 impact on farming

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Edmond Phelan has said that the...

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

'With a reduced kill and an extra 4,000-5,000 cattle per week left in sheds, this is costly'

“It was encouraging to hear Prof. Alan Matthews on CountryWide on (RTE Radio 1) acknowledge the...

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

'What do you be doing on that phone anyway?' - Herdwatch farmer survey reveals all

‘Is the internet all things to all farmers?’ ‘Why are they always stuck in their...

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

Creed 'leads pan-European push' for [agri] response to Covid-19

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, said that he has “succeeded in...

Beef

over 5 years ago

Friesian bull calves for export selling up to €60/head in Cork marts

AgriLand caught up with Seán Leahy, manager at Fermoy Mart and Tim McSweeney of Macroom Mart, who...

Tillage

over 5 years ago

Huge demand for fertiliser

Demand for fertiliser is up, as is to be expected at this time of the year. Covid-19 may also be...

Sheep

over 5 years ago

Dogs found worrying sheep can be 'shot on sight' warns IFA

In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national...

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

IFA urges Government to support nursery stock sector during Covid-19

Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan has called on the Minister for...

Machinery

over 5 years ago

Jimmy Butler resigns as president of the FTMTA

Jimmy Butler has resigned from his position as president of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade...

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

Animal feed retailers included in ‘essential retail outlets’ list

An updated list of retailers, which the Government has highlighted as essential enough to stay open...

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

Clampdown on tractor dealerships amidst tighter Covid-19 restrictions

The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) has informed its members – in an email...