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Change is coming, but nothing to be scared of
The prime directive for farmers is to safely mind the land for the next generation. But what does that mean in 2020?
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‘Mad money’ being spent on TB - Minister McConalogue
The Minister acknowledged the huge issue around TB at the ICMSA AGM.
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€40m BEEP-S payments to hit suckler farmers’ accounts
The full €40m allocation for the BEEP-S scheme has been drawn down by farmers, with payments commencing on Thursday.
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BreastCheck – an appointment not to be missed
BreastCheck units are up and running across the country after closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Beef trends: factories scramble for cattle as prices move up
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including this week’s quotes.
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Ration price hike on way for most farmers
Ration prices are up by €10/t, with a trade war threatening further hikes in feed ingredient prices.
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Dairy markets: can a rising oil price boost dairy markets?
The recent rise in the oil price has coincided with improved returns for dairy commodities, particularly milk powders.
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Simple, straightforward and stress-free calf rearing with JFC Agri
We spoke to dairy farmer Deirdre Barrett about her 400-calf enterprise and the positive results that she has seen since installing a JFC Agri Evolution S4 automatic calf feeder.
SheepWatch: finished lamb prices continue to edge upwards
Many marts report prices increasing to the tune of €1 to €2 per head, with lambs weighing over 50kg averaging in the region of €122 to €128.
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Simple, straightforward and stress-free calf rearing with JFC Agri
We spoke to dairy farmer Deirdre Barrett about her 400-calf enterprise and the positive results that she has seen since installing a JFC Agri Evolution S4 automatic calf feeder.
BreastCheck – an appointment not to be missed
BreastCheck units are up and running across the country after closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
CalfChat poll shows calf rearers adopting simpler time-saving feeding methods
Calf rearers using milk replacer are being reminded to base their feeding calculations on the number of grammes of the product fed to calves rather than the volume of mixed milk.
Euronit – Tegral, for the next generation
Since 1936 Tegral has been at the heart of agriculture and farms in Ireland, proud to be the farmer’s choice. They are now ready for the next generation, and proud to introduce their new name Euronit.
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Gary Abbott travelled to meet Limerick beef finisher Pat Daly to see his JCB 300 Eco skid steer in action.
Peter Thomas Keaveney visited Roscommon agricultural contractor Tommy Mulhern who recently converted a Cat Challenger 45, which would be regarded as a tillage tractor, to a hedge-cutting tractor to help stay on top of challenging winter ground conditions.
This week's pictures from around the country captured by the photographers of the Irish Farmers Journal.
Agricultural science case study videos: This week, we hear from beef farmers Shaun about what has been happening on farm since his last video along with his upcoming plans. Topics discussed in this video include winter housing of cattle, progress and diets of livestock, calving plans for their in-calf heifers and much more.
This week, we hear from tillage farmer Kevin Nolan about what has been happening on farm since his last video along with his upcoming plans. Topics discussed in this video include a maize harvest update, preparing the ground to plant winter cereal, the term “the green bridge”, Tilling vs Ploughing on the farm and the process of sowing seeds.
On this week’s show, we talk winter feed and Cavan football with Adam Woods, fluke and lameness with Darren Carty and dairy day and dry off with Aidan Brennan.
The first of the new generation Fendt tractors with the new cab controls finally touched down in Ireland last week. Peter Thomas Keaveney spoke with Sean Gorman from Fendt Ireland to find out more.
With cattle all housed we take a look at what is on the menu this winter for the cattle on Tullamore Farm.
Down to Agribusiness podcast: Brexit deadline and IFA finances
In this week’s Down to Agribusiness podcast, Lorcan Allen and Phelim O’Neill discuss the state of play on the last-minute Brexit talks and analyse the IFA’s finances over the last five years.
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Joskin installs new 47t galvanising tank
Earlier in August, Joskin replaced its original zinc tank at its galvanising plant in Trzcianka, Poland, after 10 years of service. Gary Abbott reports.
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Louth man sentenced over false papers for stolen tractor
The New Holland tractor had been stolen from a UK tillage farm in 2015 in the middle of harvest.
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Ration price hike on way for most farmers
Ration prices are up by €10/t, with a trade war threatening further hikes in feed ingredient prices.
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Farm to Fork: serious conversation needed on breeding techniques
The European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy aims to reduce pesticide use in the EU by 50% 2030.
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