Tullamore Farm open day
Making the switch to Dairy Farming
Michael Murphy from Bohergaddy in Bennetsbridge, Co Kilkenny, converted from beef and sheep in April of this year to dairy farming. The move was due to the continued decline in beef and sheep prices. It is a family affair, with Michael's wife Catherine and two sons Joseph and Connor helping with the milking. Michael and Joseph are going into partnership on the farm. / Philip Doyle
Sheep Sale at Ballinasloe Mart, Co Galway
Suckler farmer Paddy Hallinan drawing in bales of haylage in Co Roscommon
Suckler farmer Paddy Hallinan drawing in bales of haylage in Bogganfin, Roscommon with Louis Martin. / Philip Doyle
Measuring grass with an ec20 plate meter
Dairy and sheep farmer Joe Hughes from Carnew, Co Wicklow, measuring grass with an ec20 plate meter which connects to the PastureBase app. The ec20 communicates with the app through bluetooth. Each pasture has its own record and the app allows him to forecast using current conditions and past records. At the end of the year he can see how much grass the farm produced. / Philip Doyle
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