Grass remains the farming sector’s greatest resource. Our ability to produce significant quantities of milk, beef and lamb from grazed grass and silage sets us apart from the rest of the world. So much for the good news: the even better news is that local farmers are becoming better grassland farmers. This is a point […]
Category: Beef
Beef cattle are creatures of habit
By Andrew Fyffe – Business Development Advisor According to Sam Chesney, the highly respected suckler beef producer from the Ards Peninsula, it should be possible to save up to £200 on every beef animal finished in Northern Ireland. He made the comment while speaking at a recent meeting for beef finishers, hosted by United Feeds. […]
The five freedoms are equally relevant for both dairy and beef cattle
The last number of years have seen dairy farmers invest heavily in improved management and housing systems, all dedicated to better meeting the welfare and behavioural needs of their cows. Can we say the same about the beef industry in Northern Ireland?