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David Little

@DavidLittle83

Agricultural Product Manager, Germinal

 Northern Ireland
germinal.ie
Joined September 2016
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Everyone at Germinal would like to thank you for your continued support during 2024. Our office will be closed on Monday 23rd December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January. We wish you a joyful Christmas and a productive 2025!
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Looking for ways to boost your farm’s sustainability and productivity? Join us at Fields Good this weekend at Glenarm Estate to learn from Germinal expert David Little about climate smart farming solutions. #farming
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See the climate smart benefits of clover and multi-species at our upcoming farm walk hosted in partnership with Brian Hogan. Secure your spot: germinal.ie/clover-and-multi…
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2. Dr Mary McEvoy launches the Germinal Technical Day, explaining how Irish farmers can use Aber High Sugar Grasses and Aber clovers to improve livestock production while reducing emissions. #askforgerminal #climatesmart #sustainableagriculture
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Founded in 1825, Northern Ireland's Germinal set to pioneer the evolution of the seed industry newsletter.co.uk/business/fo…
'It could be a game-changer in both cutting emissions and in supporting farm profitability'

'It could be a game-changer in both cutting emissions and in supporting farm profitability'

Belfast firm reveal farming ‘game-changer’ and is set to benefit from multimillion DEFRA awards funding to transform grassland dairy and meat production by eliminating dependence on nitrogen fertil...

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Such an exciting project to be involved with, @wearegerminal really leading innovation in this area.
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Today, we can reveal our leading role in the £4.7m Nitrogen Utilisation Efficiency-Legume (NUE-Leg) project, which has been awarded £3.3m in funding from DEFRA. Learn more: germinal.com/germinal-nue-le… #agriculture #Sustainability #foodindustry
Germinal Secures Leading Role on £4.7m NUE-LEG Project

Germinal Secures Leading Role on £4.7m NUE-LEG Project

Germinal’s leading role in the £4.7m NUE-LEG project has been revealed. NUE-LEG aims to eliminate the UK’s dependency on nitrogen fertiliser.

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With up to five or six cuts a year, multi-cut silage boosts both quantity and quality. Despite the freezing conditions, you can still plan. Let's navigate through the challenges and explore the advantages a multi-cut system could bring to your #farm: germinal.com/does-multi-cut-…
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Grazing livestock on higher-quality grass doesn’t just improve production, but can also bring environmental gains. Germinal’s Aber High Sugar Grasses encourage a better balance of energy and protein, helping #livestock reduce emissions. Learn more: germinal.ie/dietary-protein-…
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Thank you to everyone who entered our 2023 NI and RoI grass seed giveaways. We're happy to announce the winners... Congratulations to Eamon and Tommy!
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Do you want to transform your pastures in 2024? Germinal’s #climatesmart Aber High Sugar Grasses are among the top-performing varieties for maximising grass production and boosting livestock performance. Discover Aber HSG: germinal.com/aber-high-sugar… #agriculture #agricultural
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Calling all NI farmers! For the chance to win 10 bags of Germinal grass seed while benefitting from #grass and #forage advice, event access and more, join our mailing list. Enter here: bit.ly/45XU0N8 Entries close after Winter Fair and the winner is drawn on 19/12/23.
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#AskGerminal at @AgriScot 2023 on Wednesday 22ndNovember. Our grassland experts @WillF_Germinal, @WixeyBen and @BrownKeech will be there to share highly productive, climate smart grass and forage solutions. #AgriScot #AgriScot2023 #Agriscot23
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A West Lothian farmer has saved almost £20 a ewe by using Germinal’s Redstart to feed ewes ahead of lambing. The crop is also being used to finish lambs and has helped Richard McCulloch save more than £20,000 by reducing bought-in feed.
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🐑 A West Lothian farm is increasing its forage acreage this autumn after saving more than £16,000 by finishing lambs and wintering ewes on a brassica last winter. Richard McCulloch has cut more than £20k of cake inputs from his 850-head enterprise. fwi.co.uk/livestock/sheep/fo…
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Understanding and improving the status of your soil will sustain optimal grass output and ensure your soil reaches its potential. Soil testing improves your farm's sustainability and productivity while reducing input costs. Learn more here: bit.ly/3tmQHkW #farming
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Understanding the nutritional value of grass is key to maximising its potential. Our in-depth guide explains the core aspects of grass nutrition, including dry matter, water-soluble carbohydrates, protein, fibre, lipids, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3IEP4Fb #farmers
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Want the chance to win 10 bags of Germinal grass seed? Join our mailing list for grass and forage advice, event access and more. Link: germinal.ie/gni-grass-seed-g… This competition is for NI farmers and closes on 14 December after the Winter Fair. The draw is on 19/12/23.
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With the 2023 @FarmersWeekly Awards shortlist announced for the Grassland Manager of the Year, finalist James Henderson shares his sustainable #farming success story with Germinal. Find out what’s driving the success of James’ family-run farm: bit.ly/3PyUrYg #farmers
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Grassland experts @WillF_Germinal and @PaulM_Germinal having some great conversations on our stand (H144, Hall 1) this morning at #UKDairyDay. #AskGerminal
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The maize #harvest is a reminder of the problems associated with leaving land bare over winter , but you can put grass seed in the ground and establish cover to protect your land. Discover the benefits of winter ground cover: bit.ly/44uX82v #farmers #farming
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Great to see #multispecies swards going mainstream. Professor Boland (@PallasTb) and UCD researchers have been working on this 2019. Very impressive work. Learn more: germinal.ie/beef-lamb-benefi…
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New research shows there are huge environmental and economic benefits for farmers who plant fields with multispecies of plants rather than grass alone. The research from UCD School of Agriculture shows emissions are also reduced | Read more: rte.ie/b/1401164
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