Getting grazing ready…what can I do now?

January 27, 2020

Dairy

Ewe management: Getting nutrition right pre-lambing

January 27, 2020

Sheep

“A ewe needs 66% more energy and 100% extra protein in the last two…

‘We went OAD milking purely for lifestyle reasons’

January 26, 2020

Dairy

Six years ago, Liam and Catherine Millerick – who are farming near Fethard, Co.…

Wintry start to week with hail and snow in parts

January 27, 2020

Environment

This week will get off to a wintry start, according to Met Éireann with…

Farmers urged not to feed antibiotic milk to calves this spring

January 26, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farmers were urged not to feed antibiotic milk, or ‘waste milk’, to calves…

Reminder: Calf investment scheme closes tomorrow

January 27, 2020

Dairy

It is the last chance to apply for the new €1.5 million financial support scheme for calf rearing – which was announced by…

Cullinan to take reins at IFA AGM today as party leaders gather

January 27, 2020

Agri Politics

Tipperary farmer Tim Cullinan will take the reins as president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) at the organisation’s 65th annual general meeting which…

Motorway tractor driver arrested following Garda check

January 27, 2020

Rural Life

The driver of a tractor that was stopped while travelling late at night on the M1 motorway was arrested by Gardaí for a…

Calf Health Series: What should I feed, and how much, for optimum condition?

January 27, 2020

In part 2 of the ‘Calf Health Series’, we will examine the area of nutrition and look at what options are available when…

160ac farm for sale would suit a ‘suckler or dairy’ venture

January 26, 2020

Property

Currently on the market is a circa 160ac (64.75ha) non-residential farm for sale, located in Corratobber, Kingscourt, Drumconrath, Co. Meath. The property, for sale…

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First Teagasc National Sheep Conference to take place on Tuesday

January 26, 2020

Sheep

The two Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conferences will take place next week, with plenty of information set to be dished out to farmers.…

Contentious Beef Plan members’ meeting gets underway in Portlaoise

January 26, 2020

Beef

A meeting of Beef Plan Movement members has got underway in Portlaoise, Co. Laois today, Sunday, January 26. The meeting is being referred…

How this Co. Monaghan dairy farmer lowered his SCC by 300,000 cells/ml in just 3 weeks

January 26, 2020

A dairy farmer in Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan, Gavin Courtney milks a herd of 60 predominately British Friesian cows under a spring and autumn-calving…

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Why is it important to BCS ewes?

January 26, 2020

Sheep

The next six-to-eight weeks are going to be vitally important on sheep farms when it comes to managing and feeding in-lamb ewes. At…

Leinster Marts to mark 50 years of trading

January 26, 2020

Rural Life

Leinster Marts will mark its 50th anniversary in operation with a commemorative event on Monday, February 10. That celebration will also serve as…

‘The whole heart of rural Ireland is gone’: Midlands publican

January 26, 2020

Rural Life

“The whole heart of rural Ireland is gone,” the makers of a one-hour documentary that charts the story of a changing Ireland and…

‘Too many chances taken with freshly calved cows’ – HSA

January 26, 2020

Rural Life

Senior inspector for agriculture safety with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Pat Griffin has warned farmers: “There’s no such thing as a…

Potato prices: Remaining relatively firm

January 26, 2020

Tillage

Potato sales are continuing firm and the main prices are holding. However, since the beginning of the month some prices have dropped. 10kg…

Buildings focus: A simple system made easier with the help of a 5-bay slatted shed

January 26, 2020

Buildings

Farming just outside Thurles, in Co. Tipperary, Diarmuid and Eoin Delahunty operate a part-time beef-finishing system. The duo work full-time off-farm, so a…

‘Dream big’: Wildlife park on 131ac with ‘year-round trade’ for sale…in Scotland

January 25, 2020

Property

Unique to the market and currently for sale through Galbraith is Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, an established wildlife park nestled in the picturesque Perthshire…