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

AgriSearch has submitted a comprehensive response to DAERA’s consultation on their proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029. In their response AgriSearch has included a detailed scientific evaluation of the proposals and the evidence DAERA have used to justify them.

A major AgriSearch report, just released, has revealed the severe financial impact of DAERA’s proposed NAP plans. The report, produced in partnership with a number of agri-food sector bodies, raises critical questions about the viability of proposed changes as it unveils the financial consequences of implementation.

AgriSearch will hold a Red Clover and GrassCheck beef and sheep farm walk on the farm of Paraic McNeill near Annaclone, County Down on Wednesday 30th July at 7pm. Paraic farms 85 acres with 20 suckler cows with all progeny taken through to beef and 275 ewes / ewe lambs.

Following recent showers across some parts of the UK including South East and North West England, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) are urging sheep farmers to be extra vigilant in monitoring parasite burdens and lamb performance.

Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel recently. James farms 150 acres with a autumn born dairy calf to beef enterprise and lowland sheep enterprise.