Making changes in calf housing to manage draughts

On Wednesday last (November 25), Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly sale of sheep. Similar…

What sheep do I need to dose for worms?

November 29, 2020

A recent webinar on parasites in sheep was hosted by Cian Condon of Teagasc.…

Looking for a career or new job in the agri-sector? Check these out…

November 29, 2020

A number of promising job prospects are out there at the moment in the…

Rural homeless can experience sense of shame and isolation

November 29, 2020

People who are homeless in rural areas can experience a sense of shame and isolation, according to Deborah Ryan, Tipperary services manager with…

88ac non-residential farm on the market – suitable for any farming enterprise

November 29, 2020

Property

Another Longford property is on the market, this time an attractive non-residential farm on circa 88ac (35.61ha), located at Gowlan, Killashee. While non-residential,…

Pure Irish Ghee: First clarified butter launched on Irish market

November 29, 2020

Avonmore is releasing the first clarified ghee butter onto the Irish market, Glanbia has announced. Launched by the Irish food giant earlier this…

‘Labour was hard to come by’ – Why this dairy farmer went the ‘rotary route’

November 29, 2020

Since the abolition of milk quotas in 2015 and the subsequent expansion of many dairy enterprises all across the country, it has become…

Ringside buying at mart could boost trade for lighter store cattle – Brian Hogan

November 28, 2020

Episode 50 - June 18, 2020

Over 350 cattle on offer last Tuesday, (November 24) in Athenry Mart weekly sales – as dry cows along with bullocks and heifers…

Episode 49 - June 11, 2020

Episode 48 - June 4, 2020

Episode 47 - May 28, 2020

Episode 46 - May 21, 2020

Episode 45 - May 14, 2020

‘I think the sheep trade has peaked’ – Jimmy Cooney

November 28, 2020

On Thursday last (November 26), Loughrea Mart held its weekly sale of sheep, which saw lamb prices hit €130/head. Although the trade was…

Tackling internal and external parasites on Teagasc Green-Acres farm

November 28, 2020

The housing period on cattle farms allows farmers the opportunity to get control on the internal parasites affecting their herd. Developing a successful…

Euronit. Tegral, for the next generation

November 28, 2020

Since 1936, Tegral has been at the heart of agriculture and farms across Ireland, proud to be the farmer’s choice when it comes…

Young Farmer of the Year final held virtually for the first time

November 28, 2020

The FBD Young Farmer of the Year final was held for its first time ever as a virtual presentation live on the Macra…

Macra Young Farmer of the Year 2020 announced

November 28, 2020

This morning (Saturday, November 28) it was announced that Galway farmer Dara Killeen is this year’s FBD Macra Young Farmer of the Year.…

Farming groups urged to avail of online demos on defibrillators

November 28, 2020

An Irish First Aid supplier is calling on farming groups and rural communities to avail of free online demonstrations on the use of…

Video: 3 lots up for grabs on circa 97ac residential model farm

November 28, 2020

Property

Currently on the market is a circa 97ac residential model farm in Agharra, Carrickboy, Co. Longford, in one or more lots. It is…

From Upstate NY to Galway, author showcases rural writing

November 28, 2020

A 36-year-old who grew up on a dairy farm in Upstate New York and who is currently living in Galway and showcasing rural…

Prices: Strong trade sees lambs reach €130/head at Loughrea

November 28, 2020

It was another strong sheep sale at Loughrea Mart on Thursday (November 26), with heavy lambs making up to €130/head. There was a…

Beef Focus: Breeding 170 Stabiliser cows in Co. Meath

November 28, 2020

Beef

On the rich lands of the Boyne Valley, Paul and Joe Finnegan have established, what can only be described as an eye-opening farming…

Buyers to be let back to mart ringsides from next week

November 27, 2020

Additional reporting by Charles O’Donnell Marts will be allowed to have buyers around the ringside once more from next week, with Ireland set…

Judge dismisses family’s claim of ‘undue influence’ in making of will

November 27, 2020