Farmer Writes
Bill O'Keeffe on 21 April 2021
Farmer Writes: farmers need to meet challenges head on
These restrictions imposed by Glanbia indicate that this plant is needed for current cow numbers in the country, rather than an increase in cow numbers in the future, writes Bill O'Keeffe.
Tommy Moyles on 21 April 2021
Farmer Writes: hindsight is a great thing
As time goes on, the relationship between farmer and vet will evolve and is likely to be different to what we have known to date.
Derek Robinson on 21 April 2021
Lambing ewes that you don’t see on TV
Derek Robinson is coming to the end of 2021 lambing on his Co Down farm
Joe Collingborn on 17 April 2021
Farmer Writes: slow regrowths and issues with milk buyers
In his country, a number of farmers have been given notice to quit by their milk buyers for various reasons, writes Joe Collingborn.
Kieran Sullivan on 14 April 2021
Farmer Writes: reasons for record lamb price
For the record, I do not have a theory beyond the age-old supply and demand dynamics. What we can be sure of though is what has not increased the farm-gate price, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Gerald Potterton on 14 April 2021
Farmer Writes: a faux pas with spraying and a walk through the fields
Low but intense rays of spring sunshine can bestow a particular and unique beauty on an otherwise insignificant tree resplendent with emerging foliage, writes Gerald Potterton.
John Egerton on 14 April 2021
Farmer Writes: choice words and spilt blood over EFS
The Environmental Farming Scheme does not compare well with previous agri-environment schemes, writes John Egerton
James Strain on 13 April 2021
Farmer Writes: spring has most definitely not sprung
James Strain struggles with changeable weather on his home farm, as poor weather affects field and grazing conditions.
Tommy Moyles on 7 April 2021
Farmer Writes: DNA tagging, an industry opportunity?
Calving and grazing are well under way on Tommy Moyles farm as he ponders the benefits of DNA tagging calves.
Bill O'Keeffe on 7 April 2021
Farmer Writes: moving calving forward to minimise peak milk fallout
We are moving calving forward by 10 days in our case, which will move peak production forward into late March or early April, writes Bill O'Keeffe.
Derek Robinson on 7 April 2021
Farmer Writes: decision made on roadmap for the farm
Derek Robinson’s goals for his farm business have changed, with his children in full-time employment off the farm
James Strain on 7 April 2021
Farmer Writes: my little niece Caitlin
In this week's article, Donegal farmer James Strain writes about the devastating news that his niece, Caitlin Strain has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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