This week in photos: sheep shearing and supplementing sucklers
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New Zealand now exports more sheepmeat to China than the EU
The change in global trading patterns is illustrated by China for the first time buying more sheepmeat from New Zealand than the EU does.
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Agri jobs: from bookkeeping and lambing to driving trucks and milking cows
If you want a job keeping books, tending to horses or milking cows, then look no further for your perfect position.
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IFA calls for RTÉ clarification on credentials of ‘diet expert’
The IFA has called for clarification on what credentials a ‘diet expert’ has.
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Refresh your drying off technique for optimum results
Research has clearly demonstrated the link between infection during the dry cow period and subsequent clinical mastitis and elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) in early lactation.
Bord Bia looks at suckler beef again after EU proposal is unsuccessful
Bord Bia is in discussions with industry stakeholders and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regards to developing a suckler beef offer.
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Glanbia’s Keane talks down milk price and supply
According to Glanbia chair Martin Keane, Glanbia’s Irish milk suppliers should be expecting lower milk prices than European farmers, writes Jack Kennedy.
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'Strong likelihood' of additional calf capacity in Cherbourg
A joint delegation from the IFA, ICMSA and ICOS travelled to France this week to assess the possiblity of additional lairage capacity.
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Value of wool is back by 17.9% compared with last year
The value of grey Scotch wool, typical of Mayo Connemara sheep, traded for as low as 20c/kg.
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Refresh your drying off technique for optimum results
Research has clearly demonstrated the link between infection during the dry cow period and subsequent clinical mastitis and elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) in early lactation.
Economic sustainability for farmers
The whole area of sustainability has gained increased political and public attention in recent times, but what exactly does it mean, and what does it involve?
2019 proves a mixed year for the agriculture as Brexit uncertainty looms large
As the Brexit storm clouds loom and the possibility of a no-deal exit continues, 2019 to date has been a mixed year for the agricultural industry.
Make the most out of the dry period and improve udder health during
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The dry period is the main time at which mastitis infections are acquired on many Irish
farms with infections entering the udder via the teat end
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This years Dairy Day will take place at the Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare on the 19th of November.
Tommy and Caroline discuss new European legislation coming into force that will tackle the challenge of antibiotic resistance and change the way antibiotics are used on the farm.
Dairylink Ireland participant James King farms near Ballymena, Co Antrim.
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has returned to the market for Angus cattle.
The Phelan family have built a new four bay slatted shed to reduce labour during the housing period
The annual sale of in-calf Limousin heifers from Will and Gareth Corrie, Newtownards, Co Down resulted in a tremendous trade with prices peaking at £3,350.
The Teagasc Grange dairy beef trial was set up in 2018, watch to find out the results.
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wicklow brothers Pat and Andrew Doyle who have been in the forestry game since 1982, and recently took delivery of a new Komatsu 931xc, one of the first sold in Ireland.
Jonathan Blair, Ballykelly, Co Derry
Glanbia’s Keane talks down milk price and supply
According to Glanbia chair Martin Keane, Glanbia’s Irish milk suppliers should be expecting lower milk prices than European farmers, writes Jack Kennedy.
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Agritechnica 2019: new Rauch MDS 18.2 and 20.2 spreaders
Rauch launched new MDS 18.2 and MDS 20.2 fertiliser spreaders at Agritechnica.
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Agritechnica 2019: new concentrate/mineral distributor from Lucas
Best known for manufacturing diet feeders and straw blowers, Lucas showcased a concentrate/mineral electric distributor at Agritechnica this week.
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IFA potato report: little progress made in the fields
IFA potato market report Tuesday 12/11/19.
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Tillage Management: recent wet puts an end to 2019 planting
Heavy rain plus a significant drop in soil temperatures may have ended planting opportunities for the foreseeable future.
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