Efficient beef finishing in the Fermanagh lakelands

Ulster Farmers' Union president David Brown explains the challenges of efficient beef finishing in the Fermanagh lakelands and why his major frustration is BVD.
Neil and David Brown on their farm in Florencecourt, Co Fermanagh

Neil and David Brown on their farm in Florencecourt, Co Fermanagh

Ulster Farmers’ Union president David Brown has run his farm since around 1993, but recent challenges — particularly TB — have led to a change in direction.

He started with around 100 acres and has expanded by purchasing three separate parcels of 20 acres.

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