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Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Cathal Gormley

A number of paddocks have been removed as surplus bales – with 15 acres cut on Tullamore Farm.

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Tillage

Head sprays on wheat as beans flower

Tillage

Maize off to a great start as wheat heads out

Farm Programmes

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

Tillage

Sun and heat drive crop growth

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TULLAMORE FARM

Cathal Gormley

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

A number of paddocks have been removed as surplus bales – with 15 acres cut on Tullamore Farm.

Darren Carty

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

Cathal Gormley

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm to see how the improvement in weather has boosted grass growth and with breeding season now in full swing.

Darren Carty

Spring has finally sprung on Tullamore Farm

It has been a challenging year with the last 30 cows and their calves turned outdoors this week coinciding with the start of the breeding season

FOOTPRINT FARMERS

Brendan Dunford

Being a ‘good ancestor’ in south Tipperary

Mark Harold-Barry manages a mixed farm which is enriched by a wonderful blend of natural habitats and heritage, with each generation leaving their own mark, writes Brendan Dunford.

Brendan Dunford

Farming with intention and ambition in Co Clare

Fergal Smith wants to help build the next generation of ‘local food leaders’ – and his track record at Moy Hill farm suggests this isn’t just another case of wishful thinking, writes Brendan Dunford.