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

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.