Sheep NI

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

N.Ireland

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

Discussions aimed at delivering a bespoke sheep support package for sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are to continue over the summer months
Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

N.Ireland

Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

Grass

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

Even moderate levels of soil compaction can reduce grassland output levels by 20%, according to the latest AFBI research.

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

Grass

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

Ongoing reserach at UCD is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses, legumes and herb mixes in sheep swards.

Who knew, but sheep prefer to move anti-clockwise!

Sheep

Who knew, but sheep prefer to move anti-clockwise!

Sheep have a natural inclination to move in an anti-clockwise direction, according to Animal Management Specialist Miriam Parker.

N.Ireland

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue

N.Ireland

Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA

Grass

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

Grass

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

Ongoing reserach at UCD is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses, legumes and herb mixes in sheep swards.

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

Sheep

Who knew, but sheep prefer to move anti-clockwise!

Who knew, but sheep prefer to move anti-clockwise!