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Two varieties added to the 2024 maize list
The Department of Agriculture has released its uncovered forage maize recommended list for 2024.
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Leasing or selling entitlements
Farmers don’t require entitlements to draw down the ‘eco scheme’ payment.
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18 farms to host CalfCare Programme events this January
DairyBeef 500 is joining forces with Animal Health Ireland’s CalfCare Programme for 18 on-farm events, which will be held throughout the country between 4 January and 23 January.
Farmer Writes: soil, slurry and sheep
Farmer Writes: soil, slurry and sheep
It's amazing how a slight change in the weather can affect livestock performance, writes James Strain.
A lot of positives in new beef scheme
A lot of positives in new beef scheme
John Egerton doesn’t share the view of many others when it comes to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme.
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18 farms to host CalfCare Programme events this January
DairyBeef 500 is joining forces with Animal Health Ireland’s CalfCare Programme for 18 on-farm events, which will be held throughout the country between 4 January and 23 January.
Cattle farmer frustration hitting new highs
With weather, ACRES, and nitrates issues on top to the distrust of the revamped ICBF index, anger is being expressed at meetings across the country.
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Taking steps to mind your mental health
Dr Eddie Murphy spoke at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society winter conference about minding your mental health.
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18 farms to host CalfCare Programme events this January
DairyBeef 500 is joining forces with Animal Health Ireland’s CalfCare Programme for 18 on-farm events, which will be held throughout the country between 4 January and 23 January.
Timber produced in the west stays in the west
Logs harvested in Connacht are processed in local sawmills, board mills and wood energy outlets in a west of Ireland circular economy.
Industrial emissions directive targets small poultry and pig farmers - IFA
Industrial emissions directive targets small poultry and pig farmers - IFA
Without an amendment, the directive would bring very small pig and poultry units into a scenario where they needed a full EPA licence, the IFA warned.
Biosecurity in broiler and layer flocks – prevention is better than outbreaks
Biosecurity in broiler and layer flocks – prevention is better than outbreaks
Dr Carla Gomes, Animal Health Ireland, takes a look at biosecurity issues in poultry flocks.