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Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

With CE certification, all-steel construction, and 80-year structural warranty, Rayco homes offer hassle-free living.

MART REPORTS

Sheep mart prices: lambs dominate as hoggets dwindle out

Darren Carty

Sheep mart prices: lambs dominate as hoggets dwindle out

The poor trade for hoggets destined for slaughter has hastened the seasonal decline, but ewe hoggets with breeding potential very much remain in demand.

Tommy Moyles

Camera at the Mart: export buyers drive calf trade in Listowel

Calf prices continue to soar in north Kerry, as demand from shippers respond to demand from European buyers, reports Tommy Moyles.

Camera at the Mart: 1,005kg cow sells for €3,680 in Tuam

Darren Carty

Camera at the Mart: 1,005kg cow sells for €3,680 in Tuam

Well-fleshed dry cows averaged €3.51/kg, with a selection of excellent-quality cows hitting upwards of €4/kg.

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Nevan McKiernan

High-class Simmental genetics on offer in Hillcrest timed auction

Phelim O'Neill

Crunch time for beef sales in Britain

Phelim O'Neill

Steaks from Uruguay on sale in Asda

James Hanly

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

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Agri jobs: dairy farm assistant €34,000 salary

There are a variety of dairy farming roles available to applicants in Wexford, Tipperary and Limerick.

Daire Cregg

Consistency reaping rewards for Tipp farmer

Daire Cregg reports from the farm walk of Tipperary farmer Mark Lonergan as part of theTeagasc/ Dairygold joint signpost programme.

James Hanly

Department TB proposals ‘cannot just be about farmers’ – ICMSA

Aidan Brennan

Dairy Trends: falling milk supplies across Europe

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Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Darren Carty

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Darren Carty

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

Nevan McKiernan

Top Texel females to sell in Summer Sparklers sale

Seawell flock tops Hampshire Down premier sale in Shrewsbury

Rachel Gallagher

Seawell flock tops Hampshire Down premier sale in Shrewsbury

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ANIMAL HEALTH

James Hanly

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistant €34,000 salary

There are a variety of dairy farming roles available to applicants in Wexford, Tipperary and Limerick.

Agri jobs: dairy assistant roles available for €34,000 and €35,000

Rachel Donovan

Agri jobs: dairy assistant roles available for €34,000 and €35,000

There are a number of positions available on dairy farms this week.

PEDIGREE

Nevan McKiernan

Top Texel females to sell in Summer Sparklers sale

The online sale is being held by six top flocks in the west of Ireland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

Nevan McKiernan

High-class Simmental genetics on offer in Hillcrest timed auction

Over 120 elite Simmental and Charolais embryos from some legendary bloodlines will be auctioned through the online sale.

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Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

With CE certification, all-steel construction, and 80-year structural warranty, Rayco homes offer hassle-free living.

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Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

For Martin Colleran and his son Ryan, farming just outside Kilmaine, Co Mayo, their success is built on good land, healthy stock and smart decisions.

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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.

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Elatus™ Era: providing consistent disease control across key crops

The weather in spring and early summer has been generally favourable to crop growth and development, a complete contrast to 2024.

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AGRIBUSINESS

Phelim O'Neill

Crunch time for beef sales in Britain

The inevitable has happened - supermarkets have started to pass the rising cost of beef on to consumers.

Phelim O'Neill

Steaks from Uruguay on sale in Asda

The UK's third-largest grocery retailer has introduced a range of Uruguayan steak and ribeye cuts from a branded partner for a limited time.

Businesses try to get ahead of trade risks

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Businesses try to get ahead of trade risks

While EU and US negotiators are talking, American companies are building stockpiles.

The EU’s long, long list of possible countermeasures

Lorcan Roche Kelly

The EU’s long, long list of possible countermeasures

While the EU continues to negotiate with the US on trade, it is also preparing for further escalation

TILLAGE

Siobhán Walsh

Three-crop rule is 'regulation for the sake of regulation'

Tillage Podcast: all the details of a practical, flexible tillage scheme

Siobhán Walsh

Tillage Podcast: all the details of a practical, flexible tillage scheme

Confusion over Boortmalt's harvest pricing

Siobhán Walsh

Confusion over Boortmalt's harvest pricing

James Hanly

Wheat production down over 20% in 2024 - CSO

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Sustainability progress on Irish farms

Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.

MACHINERY

Gary Abbott

CNH partners with Starlink for improved satellite connectivity

CNH Industrial, the parent company of the Case IH, New Holland and Steyr brands, has signed an agreement with Starlink to bring cutting-edge satellite connectivity to farmers.

Arion 460 came out top of the 'Claas' for Meath dairy farmer

Gary Abbott

Arion 460 came out top of the 'Claas' for Meath dairy farmer

Now with over 4,000 hours clocked, Gary Abbott caught up with Meath Dairy farmer, Paul Daly who made the switch to a new Claas Arion 460 loader tractor to see how it has performed.

Gary Abbott

JCB hydrogen engine gets EU approval

Gary Abbott

CQMS construction machinery show returns to Tullamore this June

Gary Abbott

Fendt 600 Series: getting more from four

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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.

PROPERTY

Paul Mooney

Equestrian assets on 18ac compact holding

The land is just 5km from the fast expanding town of Dunboyne. It is being offered in lots.

Paul Mooney

Quality grazing land in Wicklow for auction

Part of this farm is good quality grazing land. Part is suited for rough grazing or planting and is therefore guided at €4,000/ac.

Paul Mooney

95ac farm is just 5km from Limerick city

The land is mainly under pasture but there is some mature woodland as well.

BUILDINGS

Planning permission for farm building: when is it required?

Martin Merrick

Planning permission for farm building: when is it required?

Martin Merrick outlines some of the requirements surrounding planning permission and farm structures, with most buildings requiring

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Noel Bardon

'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

Investigations are under way into the cause of death of a rare eagle suspected of having been poisoned.

Emissions will be reflected in cost of imports from 2026

James Hanly

Emissions will be reflected in cost of imports from 2026

The carbon border adjustment measures are part of a recent revision to the emissions trading system, which will incentivise carbon reductions from aviation and road transport.

RENEWABLES

James Hanly

Costs of rooftop solar to be examined at IFA roadshow

Farmers attending will hear from those who have already installed rooftop solar, learning about their experience, costs, benefits and practical insights into how it’s working on their farms.

Lots of developments in the bio-based economy

Stephen Robb

Lots of developments in the bio-based economy

Despite policy and market challenges, it’s been a busy year for the Irish bio-based economy. Stephen Robb outlines the main developments.

FORESTRY

Anne O'Donoghue

Minister Heydon ‘hopeful’ on this year’s 8,000ha forestry target

Since the 8,000ha afforestation target was introduced, it has not been met.

James Hanly

Storm Éowyn windblown timber will be processed in 18 months

Forest Industries Ireland analysed sawmilling capacity in Ireland and found that more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into the country since January.

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