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Parents pave the career path for some but for others it may be burning ambition or the way that opportunity knocks. In Fionn Sherlock’s case it all started with a calf. Writes Marianne Heron
 
 
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Seed potato sector provided €3m investment aid
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Farmers need at least €7.50/kg for winter finishing - ICSA
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Some 128,360 BPS applications submitted by deadline
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Siobhán Walsh
Company encourages farmers to bring back 10l drums
As part of this company's sustainability strategy, they are encouraging customers to recycle containers.
Joe Collingborn
Farmer Writes: what goes up must come down
Farmer Joe Collingborn talks food security, grain prices and the benefits of using his new Hereford bull this year.
Adam Woods
Beef quotes edge closer to €6/kg
Adam Woods
Watch: dry cows top €3.43/kg in Drumshanbo Mart
Barry Murphy
Planning sought for 316ac solar farm on Carlow Ploughing ground
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Good silage starts in the field but finishes in the clamp
Fermentation relies on bacteria utilising sugars in the grass, but depending on the species of bacteria carrying out the process, the end products will differ.
UKRAINE
Rachel Donovan
Poland loses 3m mushroom pickers to war in Ukraine
President of the Polish Mushroom Association Dr Kyrstian Szudyga told the Irish Farmers Journal that labour is a huge concern for its industry at the moment.
Rachel Donovan
War threatens to tip tens of millions into food insecurity - UN
UN Secretary General says that there should be no restrictions on exports or some countries may face long-term famines as a result of the war.
Justin McCarthy
Russia turning wheat into a weapon of war
A new environmental budget should be established outside of the CAP to reward farmers for delivering environmental dividends.
Peter McCann
Tight supply to hit winter feed prices
The war in Ukraine is a major factor affecting international markets, but weather conditions in other grain growing regions could also cause further disruption.
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Noel Bardon
Sustainability can't be sidelined in response to Ukraine – webinar
A webinar on the topic of food security hosted by Colm Markey MEP discussed food security in the context of Ireland, Ukraine and internationally.
Noel Bardon
European buyers hungry for organic Irish beef – Bord Bia
EU consumers would be willing buy more organic Irish beef, Bord Bia’s Joe Burke has said.
Noel Bardon
Organic beef sector ‘losing value’ at the weanling stage
Producing organic beef could be more attractive if the marketing options for organic weanlings were developed, a webinar heard.
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Adam Woods
Watch: dry cows top €3.43/kg in Drumshanbo Mart
Niamh Gunn was in Drumshanbo Mart last week for its general sale of dry cows, weanling heifers and bulls.
Niamh Gunn
Watch: weanling heifer hits €5.82/kg in Carnaross Mart
Niamh Gunn reports from Carnaross Mart, Co Meath, for its sale of weanling bulls and heifers on Tuesday.
Tommy Moyles
In pictures: bulls top €4/kg at Gortatlea sale
Trade was on fire for E and U grade weanling bulls at Gortatlea Mart in Co Kerry at Wednesday evening's weanling sale.
Darren Carty
Camera at the Mart: Angus and Hereford crosses top €3/kg
A special entry of 100 Charolais, Hereford and Friesian-cross bullocks sparked intense competition with factory agents demonstrating an insatiable appetite for slaughter-fit cattle and forward stores.
BEEF
Adam Woods
Beef quotes edge closer to €6/kg
Adam Woods
Watch: dry cows top €3.43/kg in Drumshanbo Mart
Adam Woods
In pictures: top of €5,200 hit twice in Roscommon
Darren Carty
Newford update: 93% of cows submitted for AI
FARM PROGRAMMES
DAIRY
Rachel Donovan
Aurivo boosts fixed milk price
There is a gap of 15c/l between fixed milk price schemes and the open market.
Joe Collingborn
Farmer Writes: what goes up must come down
Farmer Joe Collingborn talks food security, grain prices and the benefits of using his new Hereford bull this year.
Aidan Brennan
Dairy management: how to look after clover seedlings
Aidan Brennan
Wet and windy May good for some, bad for others
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Calf rearers urged to make weaning protocols part of milk feeding plan
Calf rearers are being urged to plan for weaning at the start of the season by incorporating it into their milk feeding plan.
SHEEP
Darren Carty
Sheep price update: spring lambs gain edge over hoggets
Jack Kennedy
Watch or listen: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
Darren Carty
Insufficient supplies lift sheep quotes by 10c/kg to 20c/kg
Darren Carty
Sheep Trends: quotes increase anywhere from 5c/kg to 25c/kg
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ANIMAL HEALTH
Noel Bardon
Deer populations around TB outbreaks must be addressed – IFA
The IFA has called for better co-ordination in TB management with the re-establishment of the Deer Management Group.
Adam Woods
Rush Control, red water and keeping an eye on stock bulls
Helpful tips and advice for drystock farms.
Noel Bardon
Teagasc Athenry sheep open day set for 18 June
Farmers will have the opportunity to view technical presentations and participate in interactive workshops with Teagasc sheep specialists.
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May health tips: summer scour syndrome
Check out this month’s animal health tips from Tom McTeague, Animal Health Ireland.
SPONSORED
Good silage starts in the field but finishes in the clamp
Fermentation relies on bacteria utilising sugars in the grass, but depending on the species of bacteria carrying out the process, the end products will differ.
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Best advice on weed control in grazing pastures
For a growing number of Irish farmers, Forefront T is the product of choice to control weeds such as docks, thistles, nettles and dandelions in grazing pastures.
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Experience boarding life at Glenstal Abbey School - Taster Weekend for fifth class
Boys starting secondary school in September 2023 are invited to stay in the school's Norman castle on the 4-5 June, to learn about boarding life at Glenstal Abbey School in Murroe, Co Limerick.
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Improving profitability through excellent reproductive performance
Compact calving and six-week calving rate is crucial for profitability on your farm.
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AGRIBUSINESS
Barry Murphy
Over 7,500ac of solar farms receive funding
While welcoming the enhanced investment in solar farms by Government, the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation has warned the same investment must be applied to support farmers put solar panels on sheds.
Jack Kennedy
Arrabawn moves on fixed milk price
With close to one billion litres of milk in fixed milk price schemes and a gap of 15c/l between fixed and open market, some farmers are hurting badly on fixed milk price schemes.
Barry Murphy
Farmers continuing to invest in farms – AIB
Out of any sector, agricultural customers of AIB sought overdraft credit least often over the last five years.
Phelim O'Neill
Post-Brexit problems for UK regulators
National Audit Office report in UK reveals staffing and cost issues in taking over regulatory functions previously carried out by the EU.
TILLAGE
Barry Murphy
Seed potato sector provided €3m investment aid
Siobhán Walsh
Company encourages farmers to bring back 10l drums
Siobhán Walsh
Corteva investigating sprayer issues
Stephen Robb
RePowerEU plan marks decisive step towards biomethane sector – RGFI
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Easter and Ramadan drive lamb trade
Seamus McMenamin sheep and livestock sector manager, Bord Bia, reports that Easter and the month of Ramadan combined with no notable improvement in global supplies mean a strengthening lamb trade.
MACHINERY
Amy Forde
GPS units stolen from John Deere tractors in Carlow
The units were taken between Thursday 19 May and Saturday 21 May.
Gary Abbott
Seven low-hour Masseys and more up for grabs
Irish Machinery Auctions is hosting an online timed auction with over 70 unreserved lots on behalf of Holden Plant Rentals. Bidding is now live with lots due to close from 11am on Thursday 26 May.
Peter Thomas Keaveney
2014 Volvo L60G fetches €80,000 at Carlow auction
Michael Doyle Auctioneers held an online machinery auction on Thursday 12 May. With over 2,000 viewers tuning in, the highest price was secured for a 2014 Volvo L60G which made €80,000 plus VAT.
PEDIGREE
Adam Woods
In pictures: top of €5,200 hit twice in Roscommon
Adam Woods reports from the Irish Limousin Cattle Society show and sale of Limousin bulls in Roscommon
PROPERTY
Paul Mooney
Laois farm has cattle yard and quaint farmhouse
The holding - which is going to auction - also has forestry and entitlements.
Paul Mooney
84ac of grassland and forestry in Westmeath
The farm consists of 58.5ac of grassland and 25.5ac of forestry. There is also a large farmyard.
Paul Mooney
Top-class house and yard on 20ac in Meath
The house is ready to move into, the sheds are likewise ready for immediate use.
BUILDINGS
Barry Murphy
Weekly podcast: shed building costs spiral, fertiliser prices and new Macra CEO
Rising farm building costs, fertiliser prices, the new Macra CEO and IFA member unease over its leadership’s salary increases all feature.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
Barry Murphy
Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP launched
Farmers in Co Kerry are set to work with the local community to improve and maintain biodiversity on their farms.
Barry Murphy
Planning sought for 316ac solar farm on Carlow Ploughing ground
Some of the lands used for the National Ploughing Championships in 2019 in Co Carlow are to be converted into a 316ac solar farm.
FORESTRY
Donal Magner
Sustainability the theme at RDS awards
RDS awards make a welcome return as top forestry prizes go to Wicklow, Down and Cavan, with excellent projects in Laois, Clare, Cork and Meath running them close.
Donal Magner
Forestry sector calls for forestry development agency
Forestry is the only natural resource without an independent statutory agency to represent the sector. Donal Magner reports.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Jack Kennedy
Arrabawn moves on fixed milk price
With close to one billion litres of milk in fixed milk price schemes and a gap of 15c/l between fixed and open market, some farmers are hurting badly on fixed milk price schemes.
David Wright
Poots announces review of country shows
The review of local shows follows on from the announcement of a £200,000 support package.
SCOTLAND
John Sleigh
Average price of estate purchases up 87% at Savills
The average estate sold for £8.8m which was a rise of 87% on the year at Savills.
John Sleigh
‘Derisory’ offer from Government to control geese
Crofters frustrated by the level of funding to support goose management.
IRISH COUNTRY LIVING
Careers
Carrers: Beefing up on a career in auctioneering
Parents pave the career path for some but for others it may be burning ambition or the way that opportunity knocks. In Fionn Sherlock’s case it all started with a calf. Writes Marianne Heron
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Food News: celebration of the food and drinks of Mayo
Life
Meet The Maker: artist and illustrator Linda Schaefer
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Return of round-robin to All-Ireland hurling
Food
Make these classic bakewell buns for an afternoon treat
Ronan Groome
On Trail for the Irish 2,000 Guineas
The Godolphin-owned Native Trail is odds-on to land the first Irish classic of the season at the Curragh this weekend.
Amii McKeever
Is the grand tour trip now a thing of the past?
The origins of modern day tourism are centuries old. People have travelled to learn, to relax and to escape but will the affordable travel we have become accustomed to last?
Helen Sharp
Suzanne Eade on being appointed Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland
All eyes are on Horse Racing Ireland's new Chief Executive Suzanne Eade, since stepping into the biggest job in Irish racing at the end of 2021.
Damien O'Reilly
Damien's Diary-Silage Season
Silage season is up and running – get out the Child of Prague, writes Damien O'Reilly.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo Desk
This week in photos: silage season kicks off
Photo Desk
In pictures: out and about at Balmoral Show 2022
Photo Desk
This week in photos: big shows are back
Photo Desk
This week in photos: Newmarket-on-Fergus Agricultural Show 2022
VIEWPOINTS
Russia turning wheat into a weapon of war
Justin McCarthy
Colm McCarthy: stronger oversight needed when spending public money
Colm McCarthy
Home Farm: visits from officialdom
Matt Dempsey
Dempsey at Large: A tribute to Alan Gillis
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