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Sheep farming dates back 11,000 years to stone age - new Trinity research

The new scientific work that has just been published in leading international journal Science shows that at this time humans domesticated sheep for their meat, milk and wool.

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Little doubt that dogs are our best friends

Little doubt that dogs are our best friends

FARMER WRITES 18 December 2024

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

NEWS 16 December 2024

Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss

Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss

Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss

NEVEN 11 December 2024

Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys

Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys

Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys

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Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss

Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss

When it comes to preparing the big Christmas dinner, the key is to plan ahead and delegate, writes Neven Maguire.

NEVEN 1 January 1970

Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys

Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys

Established in 1951, McCaghey Turkeys has grown to become Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor with all of its turkey farms fully Bord Bia approved.

POULTRY 1 January 1970

Folklore: raising a glass to traditions

Folklore: raising a glass to traditions

Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Farming News: beef trade, turkey sales and a €350/ac land lease in Laois

Farming News: beef trade, turkey sales and a €350/ac land lease in Laois

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NEWS 1 January 1970

Trade has yet to crank up for turkey farmers as festive season approaches

Trade has yet to crank up for turkey farmers as festive season approaches

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some of Ireland’s leading turkey farmers and producers about their outlook for future production in the sector.

POULTRY 1 January 1970

In conversation with chef Alan Foley and poultry producer Billy Gray

In conversation with chef Alan Foley and poultry producer Billy Gray

A chef is only ever as good as their team and the quality of the ingredients used – this is why their relationships with primary producers are so important, writes Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Advertorial: family-run farms bring farm to fork at Christmas

Advertorial: family-run farms bring farm to fork at Christmas

Hogan’s Farm from Co Meath and Waldron Family Meats from Co Roscommon guarantee quality in every cut of meat for the Simply Better Christmas range at Dunnes Stores.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Neven Maguire: mid-week meal solutions

Neven Maguire: mid-week meal solutions

Mince is a versatile ingredient and one which should be in your mid-week rotation, writes Neven Maguire.

NEVEN 1 January 1970

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EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse

Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.

EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse