N.Ireland
AgriSearch is to seek enhanced funding levels courtesy of the levies paid by dairy, beef and lamb farmers in Northern Ireland.
Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co....
Grass
Grass growth rates in Northern Ireland are expected to increase significantly over the next seven to ten days.
The GrassCheck service has confirmed that the Metabolisable Energy (ME) Values of swards in Northern Ireland have consistently declined
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to assess their winter forage stocks as a matter of priority
Agri-Business
GrassCheck has forecast that Northern Ireland's grass growth in March will be below the long-term average, at 7.2kg DM/ha/day.
AgriSearch has announced that it is investing over £400K,000 into its flagship GrassCheck programme over the next three years.
Grass growth in Northern Ireland for the season so far is down almost a third compared to the 10-year average.
