Forestry
The “strong reputation” of Ireland and Scotland in timber frame construction has been praised by Minister John Cummins.
Rural Life
Every spring, Dutch people flock to their local farms to watch ‘the dance of the cows’...
The CLA has said that rural businesses in England are waiting years, and even decades to get planning permission.
N.Ireland
Calving down and heifer mastitis, or in some scenarios, having a blind quarter, can be a massive...
Dairy
We are now entering the final few weeks of the grazing season, and hygiene must be front and centre as many cows are in by night and will...
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and now as we approach...
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, it is time to look at moving on cull cows, as grass is becoming tighter on...
Although cows on many farms cows will not see grass again until spring, in some areas grazing has resumed.
Continued monitoring of your heifer calves is vital to ensure that growth targets are achieved ahead of breeding next year.
AgriSearch and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have published a new calf housing design guide.
The 2022 grazing season will be remembered by most for the challenges it posed at different times...
Heifer mastitis can be a significant issue on farms, with it threatening production and udder...
Beef
Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes.
Sheep
The particularly inclement weather of the last two months has led to many sheep flocks being housed earlier than normal.
With winter on the way; it's time to carry out a last minute check on winter housing for livestock.
