Farmer Writes
James Strain on 27 July 2021
Farmer Writes: anyone looking for rain?
Following the good weather, James Strain has his second-cut silage baled and in the shed.
Derek Robinson on 21 July 2021
Issues with labour availability get real
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson questions whether the agri-food industry has reached a tipping point around scarce labour.
Brian Nicholson on 21 July 2021
Farmer Writes: grass still under pressure despite the rain
This week, Brian Nicholson discusses weaning, grass management and a break away from the farm.
Gerald Potterton on 21 July 2021
Farmer Writes: 310 years of harvesting in Rathcormick
This year's harvest for Gerald Potterton will be a long drawn-out affair, even with good weather, just like it was in 1710.
Karen McCabe on 21 July 2021
Farmer writes: weather for character building
Farmer writer Karen McCabe discusses a bumper haymaking year and the satisfaction of harvesting homegrown potatoes.
John Egerton on 14 July 2021
Farmer Writes: making hay while the sun shines
For Fermanagh farmer John Egerton making hay reminds him of the hardship endured by past generations.
Tommy Moyles on 14 July 2021
Farmer Writes: obsessed with farming from a young age
The recent Irish Farmers Journal Junior edition reminded Tommy Moyles of his own aspirations to farm when he was younger.
Bill O'Keeffe on 14 July 2021
Farmer Writes: TB testing and a lack of rain
Bill O'Keeffe has spent the last few days moving stock around and getting everything as organised as possible for TB testing.
James Strain on 14 July 2021
Farmer Writes: small farmer sustainability needed in next CAP
Environmental sustainability and the survival of small- and medium-scale family farms may not go hand-in-hand in future CAP deals, James Strain writes.
Kieran Sullivan on 7 July 2021
Farmer Writes: communication is key
We see miscommunication causing unnecessary problems around the yard every day.
Gerald Potterton on 7 July 2021
Farmer Writes: Twitter and technology for the birds
When you exit the fabulous 50s (not) you can’t even hope to keep up with technology, writes Gerald Potterton.
Derek Robinson on 7 July 2021
Farmer Writes: grassland theory versus practical reality
In many cases farmers opt for the creep feeder to finish lambs, writes Derek Robinson.
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