Conor Finnerty

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Conor Finnerty is a recent graduate from the University of Limerick holding an Honours degree in Journalism and New Media. An east Galway native he grew up on a typical Irish family farm with a mixture of suckler cows and sheep. Having now moved to the capital his farming responsibilities are held for the weekend while his father and brother take care of business during the week.

Are you using the best grass variety? Ongoing study throws up changes in performance

Grass

Are you using the best grass variety? Ongoing study throws up changes in performance

Teagasc is changing its control grass variety as it investigates the performance of grass varieties on commercial farms. Tryella has been...
90% of beef herds test positive for liver fluke

Beef

90% of beef herds test positive for liver fluke

In a study of 250 beef herds across the country, 90% of herds tested positive for liver fluke last winter...
Nitrogen losses affected by slurry application method

Grass

Nitrogen losses affected by slurry application method

The method of slurry application, splashplate or trailing shoe/band spreader, will have a large effect on nitrogen losses, according to...
10 ways to boost a beef farm’s natural biodiversity

Environment

10 ways to boost a beef farm’s natural biodiversity

Farmers’ actions play a key role in maintaining and managing existing natural habitats while there are opportunities to create new...
Minister Creed to lead trade mission to Asia this year to promote Irish food and drink

Agri-Business

Minister Creed to lead trade mission to Asia this year to promote Irish food and drink

The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, is planning a trade mission to China, Vietnam and Singapore in September to promote Irish...
Pics and Video: Bord na Mona plant and equipment auction

Machinery

Pics and Video: Bord na Mona plant and equipment auction

The Bord na Mona plant and equipment auction took place in Shannonbridge Co. Westmeath with a collection of tractors, diggers,...
‘There are plenty of ways to reduce the dangers in farming, without spending a lot of money’

Rural Life

‘There are plenty of ways to reduce the dangers in farming, without spending a lot of money’

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said that a change in behaviour of farmers is the key to reducing the dangers in...
€10,000 up for grabs in Baileys Champion Cow competition

Dairy

€10,000 up for grabs in Baileys Champion Cow competition

The Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition was officially launched in Dublin this week with a total prize fund of €10,000....
Northern dairy farmers wanted for knowledge sharing scheme

Dairy

Northern dairy farmers wanted for knowledge sharing scheme

AgriSearch, The Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, is looking to recruit a small number of innovative dairy farmers...
Weekend weather may provide a window for silage cutting

Other

Weekend weather may provide a window for silage cutting

This weekend may see a rush to cut silage as the weather promises to be dry but dull in most...
‘Good quality silage is not all about dry matter content’

Grass

‘Good quality silage is not all about dry matter content’

This year has been a difficult year to manage grass and get good quality silage due to the unsettled weather conditions...
‘Spreading lime on 20% of your farm every year is better than covering all the farm in one year’

Grass

‘Spreading lime on 20% of your farm every year is better than covering all the farm in one year’

Farmers who spread lime on their farms report positive results according to Teagasc but there are key guidelines to follow...
10 steps to make before switching to organic beef production

Beef

10 steps to make before switching to organic beef production

In recent years, prices for organic beef in factories have generally been 15 to 20% higher than conventional prices, according...
New South Wales to ban greyhound racing

Rural Life

New South Wales to ban greyhound racing

A widespread live-baiting scandal that has swept across New South Wales, Australia has led to greyhound racing being banned from 1...
75th Virginia Show to host International Limousin Congress

Rural Life

75th Virginia Show to host International Limousin Congress

The 75th annual Virginia Show will take place on Wednesday 24 August and it will also host the International Limousin...
Now this is an impressive use of tractors and straw bales at the Tour de France!

Rural Life

Now this is an impressive use of tractors and straw bales at the Tour de France!

As the Tour de France rolled along last week some innovative farmers caught the attention of NBC Sports with their...
7 tips to help prevent fires around farm machinery

Rural Life

7 tips to help prevent fires around farm machinery

Last week in the Bansha area of Co. Tipperary local fire services were called out to a fire involving a...
Do you know the ideal condition score for autumn calvers?

Beef

Do you know the ideal condition score for autumn calvers?

With 20% of Irish suckler farms calving in autumn, these farmers should be preparing for new calves to arrive from...