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The Farmers Journal team of farmer writes journalists from Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and beyond are dedicated to providing local farming news, comment and opinion across the dairy, beef & tillage sectors.

New venture into rearing dairy-beef calves

Co Down farmer, Derek Robinson, has bought some Hereford-cross drop calves.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Farmer Writes: removal of quotas was a turning point

Looking back, it’s hard to believe that milk quotas have been gone for nearly 10 years, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung

Having a few dry weeks to start March off is wonderful, as the farm jobs can be done with gusto, in the hopes of a good year.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Farmer Writes: sowing a pleasure in a dusty March

While this weather was very welcome, it could be overdone and a rise in temperatures would be nice.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Best not to dwell on January beef sales

John Egerton decided to sell some store cattle in the mart at the end of January.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Farmer writes: letting nature do its thing with grass

This week, farmer writer James Strain discusses sluggish grass growth on land grazed over the winter.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Reflections after a week of lambing chaos

Only for kind weather, the first week of lambing could been disastrous, writes Derek Robinson.

FARMER WRITES 19 March 2025

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

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New venture into rearing dairy-beef calves

Farmer Writes: removal of quotas was a turning point

Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung

Farmer Writes: sowing a pleasure in a dusty March

Best not to dwell on January beef sales

Farmer writes: letting nature do its thing with grass

Reflections after a week of lambing chaos

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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