Members of the Young Farmers Club in Northern Ireland have just returned from the European Rally which was held this year in Austria. YFCU President Roberta Simmons said it was 'A great week of learning, experiencing culture & new skills & making lifelong friends'. The Rural Youth Europe European Rally unites 150 young people from across Europe for a week of homestays, sight-seeing and … [Read More...]
Livestock
Protect your pigs from disease
Pig Farmers can risk losing animal to entry and spread of disease. Thats why DARD have issued some advice on how to keep your pigs from contracting a disease which could spread to other herds and … [Read More...]
Disease detection in Pig herds
Pig farmers in Northern Ireland may be interested in this article about Disease detection in Pig herds from the British Society of animal Science. The article gives pig farmers a new insight into … [Read More...]
Events and Shows
Farmers Weekly tips to support local dairy farmers
Local dairy Farmers are being supported by Farmers Weekly with their downloadable poster. Click here to download the poster. Lower milk prices means that diary farmers are under pressure to produce … [Read More...]
NI Water App now avaliable
Northern Ireland Water have release an app which can be downloaded to an iphone or android phone. THe new app allows you to use your phone to quickly report any water leaks. This quick reporting … [Read More...]
Cutting and Trimming hedges guidelines
The Farmpage often shares helpful advice for farmers in Northern Ireland. These new Cutting and Trimming hedges guidelines have been issued by The Farming Advice Service in order to help with some … [Read More...]