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Watch: this week in photos as marts, farm walks and other events take place
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Our top farming photos from the past week include mart and farm walk action, a magical Christmas tree farm in Kerry, visits to Tullamore Farm from overseas and the AgriGuild Awards.
 
 
Opinion: Mercosur migraine hits government honeymoon before wedding
Opinion: Mercosur migraine hits government honeymoon before wedding
With a Mercusor deal across the table after 24 years, the new government has its first farming headache.
Biosecurity measures in place to reduce bird flu risk
Biosecurity measures in place to reduce bird flu risk
Precautionary measures are in place to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza to poultry in Ireland.
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac SPONSORED
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all-dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It is also enhanced with a proven package of calf health ingredients.
Meet the new TDs who hail from farms
Meet the new TDs who hail from farms
There aren't too many farmers in the Dáil any more, but the ranks were swelled by the following newly-elected TDs.
McConalogue survives tense marathon count
McConalogue survives tense marathon count
How the outgoing agriculture ministers and opposition spokespersons fared in the 2024 general election
Independents set to replace Greens in Government
Independents set to replace Greens in Government
With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael within touching distance of a majority, the next government will surely be a combination of them, alongside some independents.
Human traceability not a patch on AIMS cattle traceability
Human traceability not a patch on AIMS cattle traceability
Send in the AIMS experts to fix the electoral register in days, The Dealer says.
Farmer Writes: shiny new machinery a slippery slope
Farmer Writes: shiny new machinery a slippery slope
The Quartermaster is no poseur wagon like a lot of 4X4s today where going off-road means just parking on the footpath.
Tractors from 141hp to 160hp in top demand
Tractors from 141hp to 160hp in top demand
For the year to date, the 141 to 160hp category is proving the most popular, accounting for just under 20% of all new tractor registrations.
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
Last week the hugely successful FTMTA Farm Machinery Show took place at Punchestown Event Centre. Gary Abbott looks at part two of the shows highlights.
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
On this week's Farm Tech Talk we're all about farm machinery, with our specialists reporting from the FTMTA machinery show.
In pictures: Friesian bullocks sell to €2.79/kg in Nenagh
In pictures: Friesian bullocks sell to €2.79/kg in Nenagh
There was a sharp trade for any short-keep and slaughter-fit stock, with cull cows also a vibrant trade and witnessing fleshed Friesian cows selling to €2.25/kg.
Martbids Database: cattle trade hits new highs
Martbids Database: cattle trade hits new highs
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.20/kg in Donegal
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.20/kg in Donegal
Rachel Gallagher reports from the most recent sheep sale held in Donegal Livestock Mart.
PODCASTS
Agrijobs: dairy farm assistants needed in Cork
Agrijobs: dairy farm assistants needed in Cork
Dairy enterprises across the country are seeking to hire new farm assistants and farm labourers.
Whitegate farmer joins Dairygold board
Whitegate farmer joins Dairygold board
There’s a new face on the Dairygold board of directors, with Seán O’Brien leaving.
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, sheep price positivity, Kerry deal and vaccinations
Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, sheep price positivity, Kerry deal and vaccinations
Hear the latest from our team of experts on this week's Farm Tech Talk.
Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal
Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal
Michael O’Reilly of Cois Maigh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co Cork pleaded guilty in May 2024 to seven charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013. David Forsythe reports.
Ryans Whitney leads Irish Angus elite sale at €8,000
Ryans Whitney leads Irish Angus elite sale at €8,000
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Angus Cattle Society's elite show and sale in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Dutch Spotted in-lamb sale tops at 4,500gns
Dutch Spotted in-lamb sale tops at 4,500gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the Dutch Spotted sheep society annual in-lamb sale.
Getting through the first SBLAS audit SPONSORED
Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from VolacSPONSORED
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all-dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It is also enhanced with a proven package of calf health ingredients.
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
Be on your guard for scouring calvesSPONSORED
Be on your guard for scouring calves
Calf scour is the most common disease of dairy-bred calves, but by maximising immune function and minimising your calves’ exposure to the problem, you can make your rearing unit more resilient.
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Agri-Food Regulator needs more than recognition
Agri-Food Regulator needs more than recognition
The Agri-Food Regulator has faced headwinds in the first year of operation and more powers are needed for the office.
Mercosur: what the trade deal means
Mercosur: what the trade deal means
A quarter of a century has passed since the negotiations between the EU and Mercosur countries began, but the finishing line is in sight.
Kerry Co-op information paper on KDI proposal pushes hard for yes vote
Kerry Co-op information paper on KDI proposal pushes hard for yes vote
The 36-page document sent to shareholders has one major difference from Kerry Group information paper.
South Korea lifts suspension on Irish beef
South Korea lifts suspension on Irish beef
The temporary suspension was announced in September after a case of atypical BSE was discovered.
Amazone rebrands mechanical hoe range
Amazone rebrands mechanical hoe range
Since its purchase in 2019, the Amazone Group will now rebrand the Schmotzer hoe range in the green and orange Amazone livery. Meanwhile, the groundcare range will also adopt the colour scheme too.
Claas launches new UK-based Digital Experience Centre
Claas launches new UK-based Digital Experience Centre
Claas has developed a new Digital Experience Centre at its UK headquarters at Saxham, Suffolk.
New quad bike regulations -  are you ready? SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
Step forth into luxury with this premier stud farm
Step forth into luxury with this premier stud farm
A residential stud farm with indoor arena and cross country course are listed for auction in mid-December. There’s also an opportunity to purchase a glamping business, writes Tommy Moyles.
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
A 32ac Co Laois farm exceeded it's guide price at auction recently thanks in a large part to the presence of a derelict cottage, writes Tommy Moyles.
Magnificent Meath farm with exceptional land
Magnificent Meath farm with exceptional land
A substantial Co Meath farm is going for public auction in the run up to Christmas. Top quality land it is on the edge of Dunderry village, writes Tommy Moyles.
Ireland’s dry stone construction receives UNESCO recognition
Ireland’s dry stone construction receives UNESCO recognition
Ireland’s practice of dry stone construction has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
Farmers meet Boortmalt on carbon payment pilot
Farmers meet Boortmalt on carbon payment pilot
Boortmalt met with farmers this week to discuss a pilot programme to pay farmers for reducing carbon emissions.
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
Farmers told AD can cut reliance on fertiliser
Farmers told AD can cut reliance on fertiliser
Bioelectric claims that its systems can help address farm emissions, water quality and ammonia issues.
New forest technology scheme not fit for purpose – IFA
New forest technology scheme not fit for purpose – IFA
IFA farm forestry chair Padraig Stapleton has raised concerns over how the scheme is designed and the lack of ambition with the budget.
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
NI milk prices push ahead of Britain
NI milk prices push ahead of Britain
Base milk prices in Northern Ireland have moved ahead of those being paid to dairy farmers in Britain.
Lamb quotes surge to 670p/kg at 23kg
Lamb quotes surge to 670p/kg at 23kg
Competition for a limited supply of slaughter fit lambs is growing and factory quotes are on the rise at factories in NI.
Life
Carlow community give Mary the perfect send off
A lady who passed away in her adopted home town of Carlow, with no living relatives, received a big turnout at her funeral following a social media post by the undertaker, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
A 32ac Co Laois farm exceeded it's guide price at auction recently thanks in a large part to the presence of a derelict cottage, writes Tommy Moyles.
Bidding closes at €1.92m for Golden Vale gem
Bidding closes at €1.92m for Golden Vale gem
After a slow start, the auction for a 122ac residential farm in Co Limerick sprang into life once the entire went on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
Land by the River Shannon for sale
Land by the River Shannon for sale
The 71.4ac property is fragmented and goes to auction in lots. It contains a mix of agricultural land and forestry, writes Tommy Moyles.
Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne
Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne
Few hotels have stood the test of time in the way that the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin has, writes Ciara Leahy.