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Farmer Writes: July farming hours in March weather

The cool conditions have impacted grass growth on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

24 July 2024
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Farmer Writes: shortening the breeding season

As weather imprives, the yard has finally gone quiet and breeding is about to get underway on Tommy Moyles' farm.

15 May 2024
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Farmer Writes: powerful break from the rain

The suns long awaited appearance changed saw yard work dramatically reduced on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

1 May 2024
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My Farming Week: Colin Kelly, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Roscommon.

Colin farms alongside his father on 40ac in Co Roscommon. They operate a suckler herd, selling weanlings in the mart at 10 months.

1 May 2024 NEWS OK

Making a final call on breeding replacement heifers

The late spring turnout will potentially see replacement heifers being underdeveloped for breeding this year. Weighing animals and making a tough call is strongly advised.

30 April 2024
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Farmer Writes: new challenges keep things fresh

James Strain takes on a new challenge of contract-rearing heifers for a local dairy farmer.

29 April 2024
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