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Pedigree
Get the glad rags on - it's showtime
Shanon Kinahan
It's been eight long months but it's finally time to dust off the white coat and the show boots, writes Shanon Kinahan.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Lambing 2024 – a game of two halves
Derek Robinson has had a successful lambing season, despite the challenging weather
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Mixed results from winter grazing study
Experiments were conducted in Hillsborough, Co Down over two winters where silage swards were grazed by sheep for three to four weeks from mid-November.
Imports lag behind 'world leading' Red Tractor scheme
David Wright outlines the key findings of a report, which compared Red Tractor to assurance schemes from Australia and New Zealand.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed – IFA
The irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners continues to cause devastation on sheep farms.
1 May 2024 Community
NI Trends: price deals to be made on prime cattle; lamb price steadies
Good-quality in-spec cattle are getting harder to source and there are deals to be made. After an electric start to the trade, lamb prices have steadied this week.
1 May 2024 Markets
Sheep Trends: quotes pulled by 10c/kg to 20c/kg
A number of factories are trying to insert downward pressure on the trade in recent days, with quotes reducing by 10c/kg to 20c/kg on last week’s level.
1 May 2024 Markets
Sheep mart prices: factory pressure felt in live trade
Sales held in recent days have witnessed prices ease on average by €5 to €10/head for hoggets and spring lambs.
1 May 2024 Markets
Bluetongue vaccine approved in the Netherlands
Sheep will require one dose of the vaccine, with cattle needing two doses before they are optimally protected against the virus.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Sheep Management: drafting lambs and weed control considerations
With prices easing, producers need to be careful to draft sheep to secure the maximum returns available.
1 May 2024 Markets
SSE Renewables to sponsor Irish National Sheep Dog Trials
SSE Renewables has been announced as the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials principal sponsor this year. The August event will see 150 sheep dogs and handlers showcase their abilities.
30 April 2024 News