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For the first time in the event’s history, NSA Sheep Northern Ireland will be taking place on-farm in 2023, with the hosts to be the Tynan Estate, Co. Armagh, on Tuesday, July 4. Richard Halleron reports

Wholecrop and maize can be a valuable addition to any ration, but attention to detail both pre-and post-harvest is key.

The 2023/24 FACTS annual online assessment scheme for agriculture and vegetables will deal with the broad, but highly topical subject of ‘managing soils for effective nutrient supply’.

The mid-summer rise in parasite numbers can cause significant worm burdens and production loss if left unmanaged.

Auctioneer Ted Ogden gives a sales overview

The Amber herd is one of the oldest Dairy Shorthorn herds in the country but the cows are proving their worth across a wide range of modern farming systems. Chloe Palmer reports

Taking the best modern varieties and using expertise built up over decades, we formulate Sinclair McGill mixtures that will perform best in any given scenario.

Simple pre-season preparations for successful silage harvest

Don't get caught out when taking summer grass silage cuts, says Peter Smith of Volac. Summer grass goes to head much faster than earlier cuts, and tends to be drier, he explains.

Attention to detail and good preparation is the key message from Limagrain's forage crop manager John Spence as farmers start work on reseeds.