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ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to three farmers near Birdhill, Co Tipperary who were contacted by ESB saying that poles would need to be replaced in their fields due to damage made by the birds.

NEWS 8 May 2025

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The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

FEATURES 7 May 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

POULTRY 29 April 2025

Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 April 2025

Farmer Writes: swallows make a return

Farmer Writes: swallows make a return

Farmer Writes: swallows make a return

FARMER WRITES 23 April 2025

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Corncrake farmers receive €400,000 as numbers rise

Corncrake farmers receive €400,000 as numbers rise

Corncrakes are birds of low-intensity grasslands so many farmers have opted to reduce stocking density and levels of grass production while also allowing predator control to occur on their lands.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 March 2025

Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung

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 1 March 2025

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.

NEWS 1 March 2025

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.

POULTRY 1 March 2025

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

Minister of State for nature, heritage and biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan announced that this purchase will go towards the significant expansion of the Connemara National Park.

NEWS 1 March 2025

Birds spotted at ACRES wader scrape within a week

Birds spotted at ACRES wader scrape within a week

The ACRES Breifne CP zone was set up on Seamus Cornyn's farm in Drumshanbo with the aim of providing optimal feeding habitat for species such as snipe, lapwing, redshank, and curlew.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 March 2025

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.

POULTRY 1 March 2025

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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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