This week in photos: farmers spring into action in the face of COVID-19
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Social distance and the food industry
Walk-outs by workers at meat-processing factories in Northern Ireland this week brought into focus another way in which coronavirus affects farming.
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All farm visits and meetings postponed by agricultural consultants
All communications between clients and members of the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) will be completed through phone calls and emails until further notice.
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Firefighters battle blazes on Wicklow and Cork uplands
Firefighters in Wicklow and Cork have been fighting fires over the last week on the uplands.
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Choosing the right solar PV system is critical to maximising energy generation.
Farmers more than anyone know the importance that the quality of products can have on the longevity and quality of a machine or other purchase.
What should I get for my cattle when selling privately?
With marts now closed, and large numbers of cattle yet to be sold, we give farmers an idea of what prices they should be expect for their cattle when selling direct to farmers.
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Farmers should allow milk technicians to work alone
Members of the Milk Quality Ireland register of milking machine technicians and bulk tank engineers are essential workers.
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IFA calls for aid to private storage scheme for dairy
IFA president Tim Cullinan has said he has full confidence in the dairy co-ops to continue processing all milk during the COVID-19 crisis, but support is needed from the European Commission.
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Welcome to the National Dairy Council
At the NDC, we put our members’ and stakeholders’ needs first. Due to the global pandemic that is Covid-19, NDC staff are working remotely. Our work continues to promote the voice of Irish dairy.
COVID-19: essential lockdown information for farmers
The Irish Farmers Journal team is working to bring you the latest information during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Choosing the right solar PV system is critical to maximising energy generation.
Farmers more than anyone know the importance that the quality of products can have on the longevity and quality of a machine or other purchase.
Welcome to the National Dairy Council
At the NDC, we put our members’ and stakeholders’ needs first. Due to the global pandemic that is Covid-19, NDC staff are working remotely. Our work continues to promote the voice of Irish dairy.
Monaghan-based round baling specialists
Tom Tierney and his nephew Niall Boylan provide a specialised round baling contractor service in the north Monaghan region.
Preparing your teaser bull to secure €21,000 profitability
Achieving a good heat detection rate is crucial to the profitability of your farm.
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Raine McKeever, age six, likes to make bread with her mommy. She also likes eating the bread with sausages. Baking buns is another favourite but that’s for the weekend #treattime.
Description: Maeve Kennedy, age six, is spending her time off school in the kitchen with her mom. Learning to cook is an invaluable life skill!
Aidan Brennan visits the Breen farm on 24th March 2020
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton has calved down around 70% of his spring calving cows and heifers.
Dairylink Ireland participant Stephen Wallace farms near Seaforde, Co Down.
Some of the champions and high sellers at the Irish Charolais premier sale March 2020
A selection of the high sellers and champions from the Irish cattle society premier bull sale March 2020
Advice on the Coronavirus for farmers. What farmers should do to minimise its spread in the community.
Twenty-six year old Tiernan McCormack is suckler farming in the heart of The Burren in Co Clare.
Once-a-day milking no solution to milk processing tightrope
Virus or no virus, milk processing at peak in 2020 was and is going to be an issue writes Jack Kennedy.
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Dealers, merchants & mechanics to only offer callout delivery services - FCI
Machinery dealers and part suppliers can continue to operate but on an emergency delivery and callout capacity, as shop fronts close to the public.
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Agricultural contractors can continue to work on farms - FCI
“Farm contractors can continue to work on farms without restrictions,” were the words of the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
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Why has the price of feed gone up?
Certain types of feed have increased in price during the coronavirus pandemic.
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IFA potato report: UK retail sales soar due to panic buying
IFA potato market report Tuesday 25/03/2020.
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