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Is a new small scale dairy now viable to create?

Martin Merrick highlights some of the infrastructure costs to setting up a new dairy enterprise, and if it’s a runner at all.

BUILDINGS 7 May 2025

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Young Sheep Farmers Forum kicks off with first walk

Young Sheep Farmers Forum kicks off with first walk

MANAGEMENT 7 May 2025

Forgotten farmers survey

Forgotten farmers survey

DEALER 7 May 2025

My Farming Week: Rachel Hamilton, Belturbet, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Rachel Hamilton, Belturbet, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Rachel Hamilton, Belturbet, Co Cavan

NEWS 7 May 2025

Survey launched to support forgotten farmers scheme

Survey launched to support forgotten farmers scheme

Survey launched to support forgotten farmers scheme

NEWS 7 May 2025

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Hereford and Angus youths set to represent Ireland abroad

Hereford and Angus youths set to represent Ireland abroad

Young members from the Irish Hereford Breed Society and the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society will represent Ireland at international competitions this year, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 23 April 2025

Winning young stock person of the year is something I will never forget

Winning young stock person of the year is something I will never forget

This week we spoke to Nigel Wood, winner of the intermediate section of the FBD All-Ireland young stock person of the year in 2023.

PEDIGREE 23 April 2025

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

A farm safety and well-being conference was held in Belfast on Tuesday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 April 2025

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement on Wednesday which will see 3,961 farmers or 81% of the scheme participants receive balancing payments.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year

Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year

The awards, launched in 1999, are run by Macra in partnership with the IFA and Macra Agricultural Skillnet and aim to raise the profile of young farmers.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Vintage tractor motoring in Monaghan

Vintage tractor motoring in Monaghan

Alex Hawthorne, a farmer from Aghabog, Co Monaghan, has been called on to help local farmers with sowing and spreading fertiliser in recent weeks with his vintage David Brown 996.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Nudge towards advice enough to get farmers planning for succession - study

Nudge towards advice enough to get farmers planning for succession - study

Research has found that engaging with professionals like accountants, tax advisers and solicitors could be all it takes to clear up many farmers' concerns with farm transfers.

NEWS 23 April 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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