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Heat-detection collars facilitating 100% AI in Tullamore Farm

One of the key differences implemented on the farm this year, was the purchase of heat-detection collars for the suckler herd.

24 July 2024
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Muir digs in on 5ha claim area

Minister Muir dismissed the argument that small farms should be allowed to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment as it can help with getting planning permission.

10 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Leeway with suckler payment ruled out

Late calving cows in some herds may not meet requirements under the Suckler Cow Scheme which is planned to open next year.

5 June 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Late calving cows: cull them or breed them?

Adam Woods takes a look at the problem of late calving cows and what options are available to farmers.

5 June 2024
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Hitting €1,700 for weanlings in Ballinrobe

Adam Woods previews next week’s Irish Grassland Association beef event taking place just outside Ballinrobe in Co Mayo on Tuesday 11 June.

5 June 2024
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Farmer Writes: breeding season progressing

Breeding season is getting under way for the cows on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, but there's no line drawn through calving yet.

29 May 2024
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Top tips for getting suckler cows back in calf

Adam Woods takes a look at what’s important in terms of getting suckler cows back in calf

1 May 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Doing the simple things well in Cork

Thomas Condon visits the Finneran farm in Carrignavar in Co Cork to see how Gerard and Nuala are going to manage the breeding season.

1 May 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH