Although the outlook for winter finishing is challenging, farmers should ensure that their animals are on the correct diet. Teagasc...
November 7, 2019
Silage is the number one feed on the majority of farms over the winter period. Farmers feeding silage need to...
November 2, 2019
The anticipation of an early spring has totally receded in most parts of the country, leaving many farmers with the...
March 24, 2018
As snow falls across the region, Department of Agriculture (DAERA) advisors have warned that spending time preparing for winter could...
December 8, 2017
As the winter draws in, straw prices remain up due to continuing demand around the country. What’s for sale varies;...
November 18, 2017
Poor weather across the island has left many farmers facing a very bleak winter, with significant numbers already concerned that...
October 30, 2017
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has some advice to help people save money on their home energy bills this winter. A...
November 22, 2016
Freezing weather conditions affects farming in several ways and to help give advice to farmers on what to do in...
November 9, 2016
The forecast of a significant silage shortfall in the west over the coming winter months has prompted feed compounders in...
October 20, 2016
As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
September 21, 2016
Over half of the country had the wettest winter on record and all weather stations recorded above their long-term average...
March 3, 2016
With severe frost promised this weekend, freezing weather conditions can affect farming in several ways. The problem of freezing of...
February 26, 2016
Unusual persistent strong west-south-westerly air flows over the country as the predominant causes of the extreme weather this December, but...
January 8, 2016
In winter, burglaries increase by 25%, An Garda Siochana has advised homeowners and has drawn up a helpful list of...
January 5, 2016
During the winter housing period, maintaining thrive in weanlings and store cattle is vital. These animals are the future of your...
December 31, 2015
Five years ago today, December 8, 2010, Ireland was covered in a blanket of snow and temperatures hit record low...
December 8, 2015
As part of Operation Thor, An Garda Siochana is advising people that simple steps can help protect their home this...
November 21, 2015
A campaign to promote safety on the farm, on roads and in the home has been launched by the Government....
November 13, 2015
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