Barry Murphy

barrymurphy@farmersjournal.ie

Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia

Angus cattle are king across much of Australia and the trend is not set to change any time soon, writes Barry Murphy.

FEATURE 5 February 2025

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Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns

Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns

FEATURE 8 January 2025

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

NEWS 23 December 2024

Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer

Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer

Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer

NEWS 24 April 2024

Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability

Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability

Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability

NEWS 20 December 2023

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Vets discover surgery to fix stiff cattle legs

Vets discover surgery to fix stiff cattle legs

Farmers who end up with a bullock, cow or heifer with stiff back legs, or legs locked in muscular tremors, can now avail of a new surgery technique to fix the condition.

NEWS 26 October 2023

Gene-edited hens immune to bird flu – ICL research

Gene-edited hens immune to bird flu – ICL research

Hens with resistance to bird flu could soon be available for UK poultry growers following recent research.

POULTRY 26 October 2023

Lime payment deadline extended by a week

Lime payment deadline extended by a week

Farmers now have until November 7 to buy lime and claim payment under the National Liming Programme.

NEWS 26 October 2023

News podcast: GPS slurry clamp down and dairy’s economic value

News podcast: GPS slurry clamp down and dairy’s economic value

Listen in to this week’s news podcast for all the latest farming news. Hear about what you need to know in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 26 October 2023

Weekend weather: unsettled with showery conditions

Weekend weather: unsettled with showery conditions

Met Éireann has said that this weekend will remain unsettled, with low pressure feeding in showery conditions or longer spells of rain.

NEWS 26 October 2023

TAMS for dribble bars not ruled out - Minister

TAMS for dribble bars not ruled out - Minister

Minister McConalogue said that his mind is open to the inclusion of dribble bars in TAMS, pending further research.

NEWS 26 October 2023

Map: value of Irish dairy per county

Map: value of Irish dairy per county

The Irish dairy sector had the highest economic value in counties Cork, Tipperary, Kerry, Kilkenny and Limerick in 2022.

NEWS 26 October 2023

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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