Machinery pull-out with 11-page silage special: Ireland’s biggest harvest will commence in a couple of week’s, with quality needed to keep the herd performing all year, writes James Maloney.

Pedigree pull-out: The overall top price of €5,600 was made by the Melody family’s Bunratty Mike Tyson at the Irish Charolais Society’s sale in Tullamore.

Agribusiness:Siobhan Talbot, managing director of Glanbia plc, explains the rationale behind the Glanbia Ireland deal in an exclusive interview with Eoin Lowry.

Livestock: As the breeding season commences, Aidan Brennan and Nathan Tuffy outline some tips for a high submission rate and good conception rate.

Martwatch: Coverage on trade at Tullamore, Cootehill and Elphin marts.

Farm Buildings: A part-time fisherman has built a slatted shed on his farm to make life easier for his family while he is away at sea.

Focus supplement on farm insurance: When it comes to insurance, it is critically important that you compare like for like when dealing with different companies.

Property: A well regarded 65-acre fattening farm at Davidstown, Rathconrath, Mullingar will be auctioned on 12 May, writes Shirley Busteed.

Irish Country Living: Dermot Bannon of RTÉ’s Room to Improve on dealing with the critics and his solution to the housing crisis.

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