Martin Merrick outlines some key technical and Department of Agriculture advice surrounding the design of cattle yards and crushes.
A 30ac farm near Newport is heading for auction at the end of the month. The farm has had good infrastructure put in place in recent years, writes Tommy Moyles.
The mother and son team of Margaret and Jack Stevenson are running a high-performing 500-head ewe flock alongside a 30 head suckler-to-weaning enterprise in Donegal.
This year's finals will take place in Mid-Tipp Mart, Thurles, on Saturday 28 September and the competition is open to all young breeders.