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Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
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Adam Woods has the results from a recent meal and straw price survey conducted by the Irish Farmers Journal
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The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 13 November in Dublin’s Mansion House.
Lemken has further increased the versatility of its Rubin 10-disc harrows, with a new front-cutting roller and levelling tine option on Rubin 10 TF semi-mounted models, ranging between 4m and 7m.
A decision has also to be made on what sector will benefit from the Dairy Beef Scheme, which has a new payment of €40/calf, up from €20.
There has been some easing in October price quotes for livestock rations, although price cuts apply mainly to blends with a high cereal content.
Mayo dairy farmer Keith O’Boyle purchased a new VDMJ straw blower 12 months ago and claims that the machine is saving 60% on time and 20% on material. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
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Minister for Finance Jack Chambers announced a €40/acre payment for all tillage and field-grown crops and confirmed that the Straw Incorporation Measure will return to its original state in 2025.
Derek Robinson grows spring barley, alongside his cattle and sheep enterprises, on his Co Down farm
Farmers are still harvesting crops and no doubt thinking about planting winter cereal crops in some dry conditions.
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