One of the key differences implemented on the farm this year, was the purchase of heat-detection collars for the suckler herd.
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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.
Late calving cows in some herds may not meet requirements under the Suckler Cow Scheme which is planned to open next year.
Adam Woods takes a look at the problem of late calving cows and what options are available to farmers.
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Adam Woods previews next week’s Irish Grassland Association beef event taking place just outside Ballinrobe in Co Mayo on Tuesday 11 June.
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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.
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Adam Woods takes a look at what’s important in terms of getting suckler cows back in calf
Thomas Condon visits the Finneran farm in Carrignavar in Co Cork to see how Gerard and Nuala are going to manage the breeding season.