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Carrying 2.5 cows/ha without fertiliser 'not a challenge'
Rachel Donovan
Dr James Humphreys from Teagasc said that it would be a pity to cut stocking rates any further under the nitrates derogation as current stocking rates could easily be held under no fertiliser systems.
27 March 2024 Farm machinery
Two years without stopping: Keenan’s revamped Mechfibre+ sticking the pace
Keenan launched its updated MechFiber+ range of paddle feeders two years. Midland’s farm Cows.ie bought the first 28m3 machine, and it hasn’t had a day off in two years. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
27 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Busy three weeks in the calving pens
John Egerton has calved the majority of his spring calving herd in the first three weeks.
Vets and farmers struggling to secure vaccines
Restricted supplies of leptospirosis vaccines has been reported recently in many parts of the country, the ICMSA claimed.
24 March 2024 News
A new SCEP measure
A call from a concerned suckler farmer made The Dealer wonder if average daily gains are one of SCEP measures.
20 March 2024 Dealer
Adjustment needed to correct spring rotation planner
There are some farms that are yet to get any stock to grass, as ground conditions have failed to dry out sufficiently.
16 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Camera at the Mart: prices well ahead at Headford show and sale
Shanon Kinahan reports on a super show and sale of al classes of stock in Headford Mart last Saturday.
13 March 2024 Markets
Farmer Writes: all ready to calve
Karen McCabe is all set to calve, with "straw bales ordered and delivered and new boarding installed".
13 March 2024 Farmer Writes
Killavullen joins in on Cillian's celebrations
The good folk of Killavullen have been walking a little bit taller this week following the Oppenheimer star’s win.
13 March 2024 Dealer
Watch: this week in photos
Our top photos this week include farmers letting cows in for evening milking, checking on livestock and protesting at county council offices. Our photographers also captured events and sheep at snow.
10 March 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: bad weather hampering numbers in Dungarvan
Shanon Kinahan was in Cork Marts Dungarvan on Monday, where numbers are starting to build despite poor weather conditions.
6 March 2024 Markets
Teagasc hikes up farmer fees
Teagasc has not changed its discussion group or TAMS application fees, but has increased the price of its core package.
28 February 2024 News