News 13th November 2020 | By: Shannon Grogan
Divernagh Dairies based near Bessbrook Co.Armagh has seen significant expansion in the last ten years with herd size more than doubling to 520 cows. It is a busy third generation dairy farm managed on a daily basis by brothers, David and Robert Harpur with the assistance of their father Roy, and a number of staff. […]
News 2nd November 2020 | By: Shannon Grogan
Detailed attention to grassland management has enabled Simon Meredith and his father, Stephen, who farm at Moodage Road, Tandragee to cut fertiliser costs and more efficiently finish their cattle off grass. The purchase of a 2000 gallon slurry tanker fitted with a dribble bar slurry distribution system has been one contributing factor to this success. […]
Testimonials 16th April 2020 | By: Kathryn Williamson
The suckler cow herd in Ireland is reducing due to lack of profitability and proposed environmental constraints. Suckler herd owner, Billy O’Kane, who farms at Crebilly Road, Ballymena has been working tirelessly to reduce the impact of these threats. His philosophy is smaller cows with leading genetics, plus soil and grassland management to meet the […]
Uncategorized 10th April 2020 | By: Kathryn Williamson
We are calling all arty young farmers to design your own ear tag. Two lucky winners will each receive a set of numbered 1-100 ear tags to help with home maths lessons and art goodies. Closing date is Friday 8th May. Please post your entries on Countryside Services’ social media (Facebook or Twitter) or email […]
Uncategorized 5th March 2020 | By: Kathryn Williamson
Finishing cattle at a younger age and increasing the number of lambs sold per ewe are just two of the aims on the farm of father and son team, Glenn and Mark Cuddy who farm at Kilnaslee, Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone. Mark has ensured a comprehensive agricultural training to start his farming career, with a […]
Uncategorized 29th January 2020 | By: Kathryn Williamson
The Agri-Food Co-operation Scheme offers farmers and food producers the opportunity of developing a new project idea in collaboration with others in their supply chain, achieving the end goals as a group. £30,500 of support along with 50 days Facilitation is available under the scheme to help progress the project as well as enriching the […]
Uncategorized 16th January 2020 | By: Kathryn Williamson
Beef and sheep farmer Thomas Johnston’s Christmas came early as he won a brand new Suzuki KingQuad 400 at Winter Fair. The Markethill man took part in Countryside Services grand final in the main ring and was astonished to open the winning envelope. Speaking on the win Johnston said ‘I am very grateful to Countryside […]
Announcements, BVD, General News, News 15th March 2019 | By: Roger Allen
12% Fewer Cattle Replacements Tags Sold In 2018. There were almost 12 percent fewer cattle replacements tags sold in 2018 compared with 2016, according to official figures obtained from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). While there were 219,816 replacement tags sold in 2016 and 214,724 sold in 2017, this decreased to […]
General News 12th March 2019 | By: Roger Allen
The Agri Food Co-operation scheme is bringing many talented producers and entrepreneurs together to develop their products. Here pictured is the Lough Neagh Artisan Food Group who have taken advantage of the many supports the scheme has to offer. Are you #inspired? Find out more about the scheme here
Uncategorized | By: Roger Allen
We are delighted to announce that as the DAERA appointed delivery agent responsible for the administration of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital Tier 1 Countryside Services Limited has been selected as a finalist within the category of GO Buy Social / Sustainable Procurement Award – Services at this years GO Awards Northern Ireland 2019/20. The Government […]
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