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Farmer Writes: weighing up options to finish dairy beef

If Derek Robinson is to secure a £75 headage payment, his dairy beef bullocks will need to be finished over the winter.

FARMER WRITES 30 July 2025

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€75/cow payment in Beef Welfare Scheme

€75/cow payment in Beef Welfare Scheme

NEWS 12 June 2025

How much ration to feed this summer?

How much ration to feed this summer?

GRASS & FEEDING 7 May 2025

Clare Macra to host association's annual general meeting

Clare Macra to host association's annual general meeting

Clare Macra to host association's annual general meeting

NEWS 14 April 2025

Farmers Writes: stock out and slow grass growth

Farmers Writes: stock out and slow grass growth

Farmers Writes: stock out and slow grass growth

FARMER WRITES 9 April 2025

Neven Maguire: butter them up with chicken

Neven Maguire: butter them up with chicken

These dishes taste like they take hours to prepare, but are quick enough for a midweek dinner.

NEVEN 13 December 2024

Neven Maguire: Beef up your love-ly meal

Neven Maguire: Beef up your love-ly meal

Indulge in a perfectly-cooked steak dinner for Valentine’s Day and finish with chocolate dessert.

NEVEN 13 December 2024

Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather

Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather

As milder weather is likely to increase the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, keep a close eye on animals in the coming days.

MANAGEMENT 13 December 2024

Healthy and pocket friendly slow cooking for the family

Healthy and pocket friendly slow cooking for the family

Take your slow cooked meals from good to great with a new cookbook that focuses on flavour and nutritious ingredients, writes Caroline Hennessy.

RECIPES 13 December 2024

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Agri merchants, feed mills and vets will close for the Christmas holidays, so do a quick stock check now to make sure you don't run out of essential items next week.

MANAGEMENT 13 December 2024

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

The overall cost is being driven mainly by the price of turkey, according to research firm Kantar.

NEWS 13 December 2024

Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday

Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday

Temperatures are set to increase on Sunday, with a mild 10°C to 12°C forecast by Met Éireann.

NEWS 13 December 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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