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What makes a good finishing ration?

September 22, 2018

Although the outlook for winter finishing remains challenging, attention is slowly beginning to turn to housing cattle for feeding in advance of slaughter.…

‘Take-all is the number 1 second-cereal threat’

September 22, 2018

Tillage

Take-all is the biggest threat to second-winter cereals, according to Tim Eaton of Certis, who spoke at Goldcrop’s recent autumn technical meeting. Warm…

‘Bettering conacre silage costs key for tillage farmers seeking share of dairy fodder market’

September 22, 2018

Tillage

Dairy farmers seeking to purchase forages should focus on the overall cost per tonne of dry matter, Teagasc’s Dr. Joe Patton told delegates…

New Holland extends the acclaimed T6 tractor range

September 23, 2018

New Holland Agriculture has enriched the T6 Series offering with the new T6 Dynamic Command™, an all-round multi-purpose tractor. The new T6.145, T6.155,…

Dry year doesn’t test varieties for disease

September 22, 2018

Tillage

The exceptional growing season gone by provided a poor year for testing varieties for disease – one of the biggest factors affecting variety…

Meade family ‘gleaning’ up to keep sustainability at core

September 22, 2018

Agri-Business

Meade Potato Company won on the double at the recent Food and Drink Business Awards, taking home the ‘Fresh Produce Company of the…

180ac and 4 cottages on the market in Durrow

September 22, 2018

Rural Life

Famous for its annual All-Ireland scarecrow festival which attracts thousands of people, Durrow in Co. Laois has another interesting offering in the form…

€100m fund and Agri Flex fodder support loan launched by Bank of Ireland

September 22, 2018

Bank of Ireland has announced a designated €100 million fund to support farmers who are facing a shortage of fodder and increased feed costs…

‘Grown men shed tears’: Carnew mart’s Awareness Head to Toe

September 22, 2018

Rural Life

“Grown men shed tears, because what I had to say affected them so much,” said George Graham, who chairs Awareness Head to Toe,…

Now is the time to turn your attention to jobs around the farmyard

September 22, 2018

Beef

Now that the National Ploughing Championships are behind us, it won’t be long until winter is upon us. Although farmers’ attentions were focused…

Buildings focus: A 60-unit parlour; drafting system; crush; and holding yard under one roof in Co. Wicklow

September 22, 2018

Buildings

In this buildings focus, we travelled to Shroughmore, Co. Wicklow. Tucked away neatly in the landscape lies Robert, Mervyn and Robbie Bradshaws’ farm.…

Funding available for private well and septic tank grants

September 21, 2018

Environment

Funding has been announced to support works on group water schemes, group sewerage schemes and grants for private wells and septic tanks. Minister…

Attendance at ‘Ploughing 2018’ totals over 240,000 – NPA claims

September 21, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

The attendance at this year’s National Ploughing Championships totalled 240,700, the National Ploughing Association (NPA) has claimed. Today (Friday, September 21) marked the…

Farmer charged with neglect of 40 dogs convicted

September 21, 2018

Rural Life

A Limerick farmer was convicted and fined in Kilmallock District Court for animal welfare charges following the discovery of 40 chained and neglected…

ICMSA ‘puzzled’ at lack of loans to ease cash-flow burden in new measure

September 21, 2018

Agri-Business

Details of the anticipated Long-term Investment Loan Scheme in response to Brexit were revealed by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed earlier today. This…

Ploughing competitions draw to a close…here’s a look back

September 21, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Official competitions drew to a close yesterday (September 20) at the National Ploughing Championships. However, a few competitors set up shop on an…

‘Ploughing 2018’: A better way to spread slurry…on a budget

September 21, 2018

Machinery

“Contrary to what many believe the TAMS grant is available on dribble-bars on their own,” stated Paul Quinn, owner of Mastek. He continued:…

Mart inspection campaign set for 2019

September 21, 2018

Beef

Pat Griffin, senior inspector with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), told AgriLand that it’s planning a mart inspection campaign for 2019. The aim of…

Finalists receive their Angus calves for schools competition

September 21, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

The Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition is run by the Irish Angus Producer Group, along with its processor partners, ABP Ireland and…

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