This week in photos: field work in January
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Brexit impact on British farmers
Irish farmers are correctly worried about Brexit but it is likely to be just as damaging for British agriculture, though in a slightly different way.
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EU stands ready to support farmers in Brexit fallout - Hogan
European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has assured farmers that Europe is planning for all possible outcomes from Brexit negotiations.
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Exodus of dairy farmers from England and Wales
Increased numbers of dairy farmers in England and Wales are hanging up their milking aprons for the last time, new figures show.
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In the second instalment of our six part series, we catch up with Richard Hinchion from Crookstown, Co. Cork.
Popular drover Murty to be waked at Cahir Mart
Farmers and cattle dealers will join family and friends to remember an ever-present mart character.
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Greenfield: to turn out dry cows or not
Top ten paddocks ready for grazing but it's only mid-January yet, writes Jack Kennedy.
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EU stands ready to support farmers in Brexit fallout - Hogan
European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has assured farmers that Europe is planning for all possible outcomes from Brexit negotiations.
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They say you should never let a good crisis go to waste, and those farmers who have come through challenging times will tell you that those experiences helped them to refocus on their core business.
Popular drover Murty to be waked at Cahir Mart
Farmers and cattle dealers will join family and friends to remember an ever-present mart character.
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In the second instalment of our six part series, we catch up with Richard Hinchion from Crookstown, Co. Cork.
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Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
They say you should never let a good crisis go to waste, and those farmers who have come through challenging times will tell you that those experiences helped them to refocus on their core business.
Watch: Understanding Liver Fluke
Research published in 2016 suggested that 82% of Irish dairy herds have been exposed to liver fluke1.
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Irish Farmers Journal news correspondent Thomas Hubert meets participants in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition researching th...
Palatability of silage is important for ewes during the winter on Derek Robinson’s farm in Co Down.
As more people look towards improving their current calf housing facilities we examine a shed that has been in operation for the past year.
Breeding for the autumn herd started in October on Oliver McKenna's farm in Eskra, Co Tyrone.
Improving soil fertility is the main driver for growing more grass.
This week’s BETTER farm update is from Martin O’Hare’s farm near Dundalk in Co Louth
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan spoke to farmers attending the IGA Dairy Conference this week in Charleville, Co Cork.
William Conlon meets a Roscommon farmer who has recently installed a rotary parlour on his farm.
Louis McAuley explains how exceptional ground conditions have given him the chance to let his neighbour's flock of sheep graze this crop of ...
William Conlon looks at a large cubicle shed with an emphasis on cow comfort.
Agri shares – market volatility hits Glanbia, Kerry and Aryzta shares
The share prices of some of Ireland’s listed agribusinesses came under pressure this week due to market volatility.
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New JCB Cab factory project pushes ahead
Construction work on the new £50m JCB Cab Systems factory pushes ahead to meet summer opening target.
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2018 new tractor sales down by 2%
The latest registration statistics issued by the Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association indicate that the Irish new tractor market declined by slightly less than 2% during 2018.
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Tillage management: extraordinary weather poses unusual questions
Good ground and overhead conditions have enabled field work to be done and the mild conditions are forcing questions on BYDV risk.
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IFA potato report: growers plan for 2019 season
The new year has got off to a reasonably good start, as growers continue to report good demand for product.
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