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Sheep
Sheep management: SWS payments, grass management and weather
Darren Carty
Mild weather and lower rainfall levels is greatly enhancing grass utilisation, but beware of problems with higher temperatures in housed sheep.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Concerns raised about SNHS advice
Applying nutrients to high nature value land could have unintended consequences, a leading ecologist has suggested.
28 August 2024 Pedigree
Difficult weather conditions means higher risk of tetany
Adam Woods takes a look at tetany prevention and how to avoid cases on suckler farms.
MTU researchers take on project to reduce fossil-based fertiliser use
The ReNu2Cycle project will examine impacts on availability, ecological footprint, supply chain and price stability via the use of recycled Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertiliser.
26 July 2024 News
Understanding N and P losses and how to avoid them
The new EPA map shows the status of all waterbodies in the country and identifies areas of concern.
12 June 2024 News
Fertiliser sales back 7%
Sales of protected urea increased by over 35% from 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024.
29 May 2024 News