MJ Doran

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MJ Doran has recently completed his degree in Animal & Crop Production in UCD and will graduate with an honours degree in September, 2017. He comes from a dairy farming background in south Co. Carlow and has a strong interest in the global agricultural industry. Apart from agriculture, his main interest is sport. He plays Gaelic football and soccer for his local clubs at home.

Milk price increase for May supplies ‘imminent’

N.Ireland

Milk price increase for May supplies ‘imminent’

“Strong global dairy commodity prices should see an imminent rise in base milk price,” Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Dairy Chairman...
Northern BPS application checks to kick off shortly

CAP / Schemes

Northern BPS application checks to kick off shortly

“Preliminary checks on single applications are to be carried out shortly,” according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Northern farmers brace for life outside Europe

N.Ireland

Northern farmers brace for life outside Europe

“Northern Ireland is responding to Brexit challenges by obtaining additional resources. This is to secure the best possible deal from...
Can you utilise more grass? Meet farmers in Ireland’s latest research project

Grass

Can you utilise more grass? Meet farmers in Ireland’s latest research project

Global grass seed breeding company DLF has launched a ‘grass partner programme’, in order to “increase and optimise utilisation” of grass...
Student blog: Harvest 2016 means plenty of long hours on 2,500ha tillage farm

Tillage

Student blog: Harvest 2016 means plenty of long hours on 2,500ha tillage farm

I arrived in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, on July 7 to carry out nine weeks of crop placement on a highly...
Is there a future for the 70-cow dairy herd in Ireland?

Dairy

Is there a future for the 70-cow dairy herd in Ireland?

The 70-cow dairy herd will be below average, in terms of numbers in 10 years, but can it survive and...
Dealing with docks: ‘If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place’

Grass

Dealing with docks: ‘If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place’

The amount of grass grown on farms would increase if farmers eliminated docks from their swards, according to TP Whelehan’s...
Outstanding superlevy bills revealed – Cork owes most, but Donegal has highest average

Dairy

Outstanding superlevy bills revealed – Cork owes most, but Donegal has highest average

The amount of superlevy still owed by dairy farmers has been revealed, with Cork dairy farmers owing almost €8.5m in...
Pics: Behind the scenes at the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year’s farm

Dairy

Pics: Behind the scenes at the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year’s farm

Once the celebrations had died down for Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year award winner Damien McGrath, Agriland visited the Student...
New Holland unveil new methane powered tractor at Cereals 2016

Machinery

New Holland unveil new methane powered tractor at Cereals 2016

UK and Irish farmers got a first-hand look at New Holland’s new methane powered T6.180 tractor at Cereals 2016. James...
Why dung sampling is important before dosing

Dairy

Why dung sampling is important before dosing

Dung sampling your calves can save you money this grazing season, according to Vet Frank O’Sullivan. He said it is...
Sheep marts: Lambs sought after as grass growth explodes

Sheep

Sheep marts: Lambs sought after as grass growth explodes

Lambs of all weights were being sought in sheep marts last week as grass growth jumped in many parts of...
Cattle Marts: Grass growth brings farmers out in force to marts

Beef

Cattle Marts: Grass growth brings farmers out in force to marts

The excellent grass growing conditions of the last week has brought farmers out in force around the ring at cattle...
Increased use of beef bulls in dairy herds this year as milk prices plummet

Dairy

Increased use of beef bulls in dairy herds this year as milk prices plummet

There has been an increase in the number of dairy farmers using beef sires in 2016, according to marketing manager...
10 things to get your farming ‘auld lad’ this Father’s Day

Rural Life

10 things to get your farming ‘auld lad’ this Father’s Day

This Sunday is Father’s Day and if you’ve left it until the last minute to get you father something well...
Summer 2016 sees new job opportunities in Irish agricultural industry

Agri-Business

Summer 2016 sees new job opportunities in Irish agricultural industry

Bored in your current job or looking for work? Summer 2016 sees the opening of new job opportunities for skilled...
Teagasc’s Green Cert course set for a major overhaul

Agri-Business

Teagasc’s Green Cert course set for a major overhaul

The Green Cert is set to be overhauled, according to the Head of Teagasc Gerry Boyle. Speaking this week at...
3,500 students still waiting to start ag courses with Teagasc

Agri-Business

3,500 students still waiting to start ag courses with Teagasc

Some 3,500 students are still waiting to start education courses with Teagasc, according to the head of Teagasc Gerry Boyle....