Tillage
Straw prices: Big square bales hit €75
As the winter draws in, straw prices remain up due to continuing demand around the country. What’s for sale varies;...
Tillage
As the winter draws in, straw prices remain up due to continuing demand around the country. What’s for sale varies;...
N.Ireland
Poor weather across the island has left many farmers facing a very bleak winter, with significant numbers already concerned that...
Rural Life
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has some advice to help people save money on their home energy bills this winter. A...
Rural Life
Freezing weather conditions affects farming in several ways and to help give advice to farmers on what to do in...
Beef
The forecast of a significant silage shortfall in the west over the coming winter months has prompted feed compounders in...
Grass
As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
Environment
Over half of the country had the wettest winter on record and all weather stations recorded above their long-term average...
Dairy
With severe frost promised this weekend, freezing weather conditions can affect farming in several ways. The problem of freezing of...
Environment
Unusual persistent strong west-south-westerly air flows over the country as the predominant causes of the extreme weather this December, but...
Rural Life
In winter, burglaries increase by 25%, An Garda Siochana has advised homeowners and has drawn up a helpful list of...
Beef
During the winter housing period, maintaining thrive in weanlings and store cattle is vital. These animals are the future of your...
Environment
Five years ago today, December 8, 2010, Ireland was covered in a blanket of snow and temperatures hit record low...
Rural Life
As part of Operation Thor, An Garda Siochana is advising people that simple steps can help protect their home this...
Rural Life
A campaign to promote safety on the farm, on roads and in the home has been launched by the Government....
Environment
Winter in Ireland should be fairly mild, with a storm in the first week of January and snow mostly in...
Rural Life
With winter comes colder weather, often freezing in Ireland, therefore it is important to ensure that all machinery on the...
Beef
With winter on the way; it’s time to carry out a last minute check on winter housing for livestock. Keep...
Beef
The cold winter chill is coming and many farmers seek to extend the grazing season by feeding concentrates and silage...