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April 29, 2021
Recent research suggests that an extra 1 tonne of utilised grass (dry matter per hectare) will deliver an increase in...
February 3, 2021
With many March lambing ewes now housed, farmers are looking the most effective way to feed their ewes this winter....
Lamb mortality is not only one of the most disheartening aspects of lambing time but it also represents a significant...
November 24, 2020
SHEEP Flock grazing management Challenging grazing conditions in recent weeks has, in some cases, led to flocks moving through grazing...
November 19, 2020
This has been a very good year for sheep farmers with prices well ahead of previous years. However with the...
November 4, 2020
2020 has seen a remarkable increase in price for both finished and store lambs. Reports from College of Agriculture, Food...
October 22, 2020
Nigel Gould, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Enniskillen Grass silage is the primary source of feed during the winter housed...
October 1, 2020
BEEF Housing cattle Housing cattle has started earlier this year on some farms due to difficult weather and ground conditions....
September 22, 2020
Ruth Moore Beef and Sheep Adviser, CAFRE, Enniskillen. County Fermanagh based sheep farmer Geoffrey Read gives careful consideration to how...
September 4, 2020
Gareth Beacom, CAFRE Beef & Sheep Adviser, Enniskillen Excellent growing conditions through late august has resulted in surplus grass supplies...
September 3, 2020
The incorporation of clover into existing grass swards can result in improvements in animal performance, profitability and reduced greenhouse gases...
September 1, 2020
Lambs – sell or finish? With store lamb prices relatively positive this year to date, the decision needs to be...
