Michael Geary

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Technical Sheep and Buildings Specialist

Michael comes from a beef background in Co. Galway with a keen interest in the beef and sheep sectors. He holds a degree in Animal Science and was the auditor of the UCD Agriculture Society in 2018/2019 where €65,000 was raised for charity. He has gained valuable experience across the agriculture industry, working on progressive sheep and beef farms whilst also working on a large-scale dairy farm in the US.

Farmer’s view: ‘When my generation is gone there will be no one to take over from us’

Sheep

Farmer’s view: ‘When my generation is gone there will be no one to take over from us’

It’s no secret that the number of young farmers taking over the reins of sheep farms in Ireland is worrying....
Video: Top tips on how to shear sheep

Sheep

Video: Top tips on how to shear sheep

June tends to be a very busy month for sheep shearers across the country and this year, like every other,...
Grass growth: ‘Well needed rain’ kickstarting growth rates again in Co. Tipperary

Dairy

Grass growth: ‘Well needed rain’ kickstarting growth rates again in Co. Tipperary

Over the past week or so, the vast majority, if not all, of the country has received some rainfall. The...
‘Strong trade for store lambs’ at Dowra Mart

Sheep

‘Strong trade for store lambs’ at Dowra Mart

A strong trade for store lambs was reported at Dowra Mart’s weekly sheep sale on Friday last, June 19. Lambs...
Milk Price Tracker: Find out what each co-op paid its suppliers for May’s milk

Dairy

Milk Price Tracker: Find out what each co-op paid its suppliers for May’s milk

The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by AgriLand and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most...
Sheep trade: Base quotes for lambs fall to €5.30/kg

Sheep

Sheep trade: Base quotes for lambs fall to €5.30/kg

Another tough week looks to be in store for farmers that have lambs ready for the factory – as base...
Sheep marts: Strong farmer interest for store lambs

Sheep

Sheep marts: Strong farmer interest for store lambs

Speaking to mart managers over the last week, heavy lamb prices have dipped slightly again compared to the previous week....
Dairy Focus: Going from 80 to 250 cows in the space of 5 years

Dairy

Dairy Focus: Going from 80 to 250 cows in the space of 5 years

Michael Walsh and his son Michael have seen their herd of cows expand rapidly over the last few years. Since...
Dry weather conditions leading to major scald issues on sheep farms

Sheep

Dry weather conditions leading to major scald issues on sheep farms

Problems with sheep becoming lame are unfortunately too common, especially this time of the year when the weather is dry...
Buildings Focus: Milking 250 cows through a brand new 40-unit rotary parlour

Buildings

Buildings Focus: Milking 250 cows through a brand new 40-unit rotary parlour

In this week’s Buildings Focus, AgriLand spoke to Michael Walsh and his son – Michael – to get an insight...
‘It was great to see people around the ring again’ – Baltinglass’s Tom Coleman

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‘It was great to see people around the ring again’ – Baltinglass’s Tom Coleman

Normality, to some extent, resumed at Baltinglass Mart last Saturday, June 13, as the first live auction for sheep –...
Virtual farm walk set to be held on an award-winning dairy farm

Dairy

Virtual farm walk set to be held on an award-winning dairy farm

A virtual farm walk will take place on the farm of the 2019 winners of the National Dairy Council (NDC)...
Sheep marts: Ewe trade showing signs of recovery

Sheep

Sheep marts: Ewe trade showing signs of recovery

A bit more life seems to be coming back into the cast ewe trade, with mart managers reporting prices of...
Sheep trade: Up to 30c/kg wiped off lamb quotes within a week

Sheep

Sheep trade: Up to 30c/kg wiped off lamb quotes within a week

Unfortunately – as has been the case for the last few weeks – lamb prices are heading in the wrong...
Anaerobic digestion explained

Buildings

Anaerobic digestion explained

There has been a lot of talk surrounding anaerobic digestion (AD) and the potential benefits it could have in Ireland....
Sheep management: Prioritise good-quality grass for lambs

Sheep

Sheep management: Prioritise good-quality grass for lambs

Over the last number of weeks, grass growth rates have taken a huge hit in account of the dry weather...
Buildings Focus: Laying the foundations to go down the route of sucklers

Buildings

Buildings Focus: Laying the foundations to go down the route of sucklers

At the foot of the Silvermine Mountains, in Co. Tipperary – off the beaten track – lies a brand new...
How to deal with lameness issues before it becomes a serious problem

Dairy

How to deal with lameness issues before it becomes a serious problem

Lameness is a serious welfare issue affecting almost every dairy farm in the country. Lameness issues tend to be more...