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Longwool Perth ewes prove to be the right choice for team Tourish

Rachel Gallagher visits the pedigree Longwool Perth hill flock of David Tourish and family.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 April 2025

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Fodder beet and potato planting underway

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

FROM THE TRAMLINES 16 April 2025

Accompany the Agronomist: yellow rust the main issue as spraying gets up to date

Accompany the Agronomist: yellow rust the main issue as spraying gets up to date

NEWS 9 April 2025

My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal

NEWS 9 April 2025

Donegal farmers are men on the move

Donegal farmers are men on the move

Donegal farmers are men on the move

FEATURES 9 April 2025

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Sextuplet lambs

Sextuplet lambs

A Donegal farmer had 12 lambs out of two ewes in the space of a week.

DEALER 5 March 2025

Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association secretary steps down after 44 years

Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association secretary steps down after 44 years

Rachel Gallagher reports from the Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association AGM.

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 March 2025

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

The 15-turbine wind farm will be the biggest on the Inishowen peninsula, but, according to an inspector at An Bord Pleanála, could pose a risk to the environment

RENEWABLES 5 March 2025

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.

FORESTRY 5 March 2025

12% increase in LambPlus participation in 2025

12% increase in LambPlus participation in 2025

The increase of approximately 200 flocks brings total participation to approximately 1,650 flocks, with Donegal leading the way with 14%.

NEWS 5 March 2025

40 calves die in Donegal farm fire

40 calves die in Donegal farm fire

The incident occurred at a farm in the Lettergull area of the county on Thursday night.

NEWS 5 March 2025

Good Finn Valley land for sale guided at €10,000/ac

Good Finn Valley land for sale guided at €10,000/ac

The holding is close to Raphoe and is good quality grassland suited for mowing as well as grazing, writes Paul Mooney.

PROPERTY 5 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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