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Kelsey Daly on 14 Oct 2024
Commitment to sustainability and autumn calving
The Footprint Farmers programme has given Laois farmer Andrew Mulhare the encouragement to adopt sustainable methods and invest in labour-saving technology for his suckler cows, writes Kelsey Daly.
Kelsey Daly on 30 Sep 2024
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.
Kelsey Daly on 02 Oct 2024
Tipperary farmers win Teagasc FBD environmental sustainability award
Sixteen finalists from across the country eagerly awaited the announcement of the winner at the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Tuesday evening.
Kelsey Daly on 18 Sep 2024
Feeling the effects of late sowing this season
Weeks behind with harvest, it’s been a high-pressure year for Footprint Farmer Gareth Culligan in Co Louth.
Kelsey Daly on 10 Sep 2024
Seven ways to improve biodiversity on your farm
Kelsey Daly recounts the advice shared at Teagasc’s recent farmland biodiversity event in Co Offaly.
Kelsey Daly on 11 Sep 2024
A farming philosophy in north Cork
The philosophy underpinning Kilbrack Organic farm’s operation yields a remarkable array of quality produce and offers inspiration to younger generations of farmers and growers, writes Brendan Dunford.
Kelsey Daly on 06 Sep 2024
In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms
Across the country, the lush hedgerows of Footprint Farms display rich biodiversity, showcasing the role these living borders play in supporting wildlife and sustainable farming. Kelsey Daly reports.
Kelsey Daly on 27 Aug 2024
Farmers need training on hedgerow upkeep – Teagasc
This Hedgerow Week, Catherine Keena from Teagasc highlights the importance of proper hedge management, and notes that each farmer has their own idea of what they want their hedge to achieve.
Kelsey Daly on 27 Aug 2024
Top tips for managing your hedge
Catherine Keena shares her top tips for managing hedgerows and how untopped treelines provide shelter and a habitat for wildlife.
Kelsey Daly on 02 Sep 2024
What to expect at this year's Hedgerow Week
The Teagasc events are to showcase demonstrations of both topped and tree-line hedges established over the past three years.
Kelsey Daly on 22 Aug 2024
Trialing multispecies swards in Laois
Andrew Mulhare planted a small area of multispecies sward on his farm as an experiment to 'see how it goes', reports Kelsey Daly.
Kelsey Daly on 02 Aug 2024
Finishing lambs and going to the Dublin Horse Show
In Wexford, the horse shows are Ciara Kinsella’s social outings as all lambs are taken to the local factory.