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State to challenge court ‘tractor’ ruling over marked mineral oil

October 20, 2020

By Gordon Deegan The state is to challenge a district court ‘tractor’ ruling that could pave the way for cheaper fuel for owners…

West Clare farmer to plead not guilty in alleged criminal damage case

October 14, 2020

Rural Life

by Gordon Deegan A west Clare farmer is to plead ‘not guilty’ to a criminal damage charge that arises from an alleged property dispute…

Clare court case over alleged infertile bull struck out

October 13, 2020

Rural Life

By Gordon Deegan A row between two north Clare landowners over an alleged ‘infertile bull’ has been struck out in court. The hearing…

GrowthWatch: Rain forces stores indoors on heavy farms

October 10, 2020

Green Acres

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald Grazing conditions have deteriorated significantly on some of the farms participating in the Teagasc Green Acres…

Macra membership tops 10,000 for 1st time in decades

October 5, 2020

Rural Life

By Gordon Deegan Young farmers’ organisation Macra na Feirme, last year tripled its surplus to €345,760 as membership topped 10,000 for the first time in…

Speeding driver claims he was rushing to help cow give birth

October 5, 2020

Rural Life

A restricted driver who admitted doing almost twice his permitted speed, claimed he was in a rush to assist with a cow giving…

GrowthWatch: Making use of grass in challenging conditions

October 3, 2020

Green Acres

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald The wet weather over the couple of days has made grazing conditions challenging on some of…

No second prosecution for Cork farmer over death of boy

October 1, 2020

Rural Life

By Paul Neilan A Cork farmer will not be prosecuted for a second time over the death of a boy who fell from…

GrowthWatch: Preparations for spring grassland management begin now

September 26, 2020

Green Acres

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald Although seemingly a long way away, preparations for spring grassland management are starting to take place…

Mother and son fined €6.26 million over illegal dumps on farm

September 22, 2020

Rural Life

A High Court judge has fined a mother and son €6.26 million, to be paid to Meath County Council, over contempt of court…

GrowthWatch: Aim to maximise the use of autumn grass

September 19, 2020

Beef

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald With the weather forecast looking relatively good for the time of year and with warm weather…

GrowthWatch: Slurry and fertiliser – when and where?

September 12, 2020

Beef

By Teagasc’s Seán Cummins and James Fitzgerald The deadline for chemical fertiliser nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) applications is fast approaching, with midnight…