The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) is pleased to announce the third instalment in series three of its popular podcasts.

Over 50 dairy farms from across the UK have been appointed to join the newly launched UK Dairy Carbon Network – a pioneering initiative that puts practical, science-backed greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies into action on commercial farms.

AgriSearch will hold a GrassCheck beef farm walk on the farm of Oliver McKenna, 12 Tulnafoil Road, Eskra, County Tyrone, BT78 2RX on Thursday 11th September at 7.00pm.

AgriSearch will hold a GrassCheck Dairy farm walk on Cappagh Farm, 71 Strathroy Road Omagh on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 12.30pm. Cappagh Farm is managed by Gareth Shortt on behalf of Strathroy Dairies.

There was a good attendance at a recent GrassCheck farm walk held at the McCracken family farm near Newtownards, County Down. The event, organised by AgriSearch, attracted a strong turnout of local farmers, advisors, and industry stakeholders, all keen to learn about the innovative grassland management practices that have significantly boosted milk production from grass on the farm.

AgriSearch are reminding all Northern Ireland beef and sheep farmers to participate in a major survey they are carrying out on the research and innovation needs of the sector which will close at the end of August..

At our most recent GrassCheck beef and sheep and Red Clover farm walk on the farm of Paraic McNeill, near Annaclone Co Down, where excellent grassland management was on full display.

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) is advising farmers on the importance of using Group 4-AD (monepantel) and Group 5-SI (derquantel) wormer actives in lambs as a mid-to-late season dose to help manage resistance and support optimal growth rates.

AgriSearch will hold a GrassCheck Dairy farm walk on the farm of Brian, Lynne and Ewan McCracken in the Craigantlet Hills overlooking Newtownards on Tuesday 5th August at 12.30pm