Editorial: misguided thinking around nitrogen
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Kirkby Stephen Swaledale in lamb sale tops at 5,000gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent in-lamb Swaledale sale held in Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Cumbria, England.
ICSA lacks confidence in ICBF and Teagasc over star rating system
ICSA suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave said that the ICBF and Teagasc have failed to engage meaningfully with farmers on the issues arising from the current genetic evaluations.
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Helping calves thrive: a proactive approach to gut health this calving season
Calving season is a critical period for the long-term health and productivity of young calves.
Kirkby Stephen Swaledale in lamb sale tops at 5,000gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent in-lamb Swaledale sale held in Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Cumbria, England.
ICSA lacks confidence in ICBF and Teagasc over star rating system
ICSA suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave said that the ICBF and Teagasc have failed to engage meaningfully with farmers on the issues arising from the current genetic evaluations.
Why cattle breed societies voted no confidence in the board of ICBF
Nevan McKiernan speaks to the chair of the Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland Seamus Nagle.
Treasury refuses to back down on inheritance tax
The farmer representatives reportedly suggested other tax raising measures, instead of the planned £1m limit on agricultural and business property relief.
Sheep mart prices: Hoggets solid, more bite for ewes
Reports on throughput vary across marts with some managers reporting an increase in numbers while others point to entries remaining below the norm for the time of year.
Camera at the Mart: flying Friesian calf trade in Cahir
Strong demand is putting a very strong floor under calf prices at the moment and this was very evident in Cahir Mart for their sale on Friday evening last.
Longwool Perth hoggets sell for €1,010 in Stranorlar
Rachel Gallagher reports from Stranorlar livestock mart for the weekly sheep sale.
Tirlan pushes suppliers for more milk solids
The dairy co-op will be sending farmers a text message to alert them if their herd's milk production data indicates a lack of energy in the diet.
Leading milk price issues amid controversy
A group of Kerry suppliers has claimed the €50m collective lump sum is €2.43m short.
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Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
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Heptavac shortage to persist all spring
Heptavac P Plus is a vaccine, which is used for the control of both clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis in sheep.
Seventy percent calved on Cork farm
It's been a busy three weeks on the O'Donoghue farm overlooking the Bandon river at Ballinadee writes Aidan Brennan
Why cattle breed societies voted no confidence in the board of ICBF
Nevan McKiernan speaks to the chair of the Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland Seamus Nagle.
Kirkby Stephen Swaledale in lamb sale tops at 5,000gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent in-lamb Swaledale sale held in Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Cumbria, England.
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Calving season is a critical period for the long-term health and productivity of young calves.
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Strong UK red meat sales in January
Sales of beef grew again in January for both volume and value, and while lamb volumes dipped they were still ahead over the full year.
More details from the O’Dwyer Steel takeover
Steelwork company announced it had been acquired late last year.
Earnings at Kerry Dairy Ireland rise 17.5% in 2024
Former parent company, Kerry Group, reported preliminary results this week.
ABP Foods made a loss in the year to March 2024
Auditor's report on accounts of unlimited company contain an unusual word for ABP.
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Sustainability progress on Irish farms
Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.
EU Machinery market in upswing territory – CEMA
The European agricultural machinery industry shows further signs of positivity after bottoming out last year, according to the latest CEMA market trends report.
Loncin XWolf 550 packs a punch at a reasonable price
Gary Abbott recently put the price-competitive, Chinese-built Loncin XWolf 550 quad to the test to see how it performs against its more costly competitors.
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New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
Substantial holding in Co Offaly could qualify for grants and BISS
A 91ac farm in Co Offaly with a farm yard and derelict house has recently come on the market. All in one block, the property is served by an excellent road network.
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
A non-residential farm on the outskirts of Ardfert village a short distance north of Tralee has just come on the market. It's a top quality holding that has been in tillage for many years.
Immaculate yard and farm in Co Cork dairy hot spot
A farm in the noted liquid milk supplying area north of Cork city has just come on the market. A neat and compact yard is a standout feature of this holding.
Repairing round roofs after storm damage
Martin Merrick details how to go about repairing some older buildings after the recent storm Éowyn.
Save on nitrogen with oilseed rape
Farmers with oilseed rape crops can make significant savings by measuring the green area index of those crops writes Siobhán Walsh.
Methane-reducing science at risk from misinformation
Caitríona Morrissey reports on how scientists and regulators were shocked by the recent backlash against methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer.
Ireland remains open for business for data centres under new guidelines
While they will be required to publish their carbon emissions and report use of renewable energy annually, there is no requirement for the centres to run on renewable energy.
Killough AD and solar plans draw community fury
The proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Tipperary received around 180 objections and observations while the solar farm received over 30.
Over 11,700ha of trees levelled by storm
The calculation is based on an analysis of satellite imagery for counties Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford and Cavan.
Thinning licences now valid to clear forests damaged by storms
The Department confirmed that both existing clearfell licences and thinning-only licences can be used to clear these windblown forests.
Bird flu found at Tyrone poultry unit
The poultry unit is situated between Cookstown and Dungannon in Co Tyrone.
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Dear Miriam: I’m so nervous driving – but I don’t want to give up my car keys
A reader asks Miriam for help with her anxiety around driving.
A tranquil escape with plenty of potential for just under €1m
A 38ac residential property south of Navan and within easy reach of the M3 motorway has just come on the market with Coonan Property.
Big dairy demand for smaller non-residential grassland farms
County Cork auctioneers are reporting strong demand for smaller non-residential farms especially from dairy clients who are concerned about the future of the nitrates derogation.
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
A non-residential farm on the outskirts of Ardfert village a short distance north of Tralee has just come on the market. It's a top quality holding that has been in tillage for many years.
No fear for Ireland as they enter Dragons’ den
Welsh troubles mean that Ireland are almost certain to pick up a third win.
