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Reader photos: frost arrives on Irish farms
Amy Forde
Winter has truly arrived on Irish farms over the last number of days. Share your photos with us here.
Reader photos: frost arrives on Irish farms
 
 
Australian sheep flock and beef herd enters destocking phase
Beef
Australian sheep flock and beef herd enters destocking phase
Over 750,000 calves to be DNA-registered in 2024
Beef
Over 750,000 calves to be DNA-registered in 2024
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October N and P statements now available online
News
Knackery operators set to strike over rendering costs
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Five management jobs for December
Kieran Mailey
Five management jobs for December
When it comes to jobs on farm, outlined are a few tasks to keep on top of during December.
Beef Management: ICBF indices, fluke and autumn bulls
Adam Woods
Beef Management: ICBF indices, fluke and autumn bulls
This week's Beef Management takes a look at the changing ICBF indices and what it means for farmers, fluke control and managing finishing bulls.
MARKETS
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
Phelim O'Neill
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
We have waited a lifetime for one beef PGI - now a second one could be on its way,
Suckler farmer fury over ICBF changes
Adam Woods
Suckler farmer fury over ICBF changes
Adam Woods reports from Tuesday night’s meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon.
GRASS & FEEDING
The Grass Week: time to complete closing cover
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: time to complete closing cover
With it now being the beginning of December, the final grass cover should be completed for the year to assess grass supplies for spring.
Teagasc dairy beef trial sees 249kg carcase weight at 19 months
Adam Woods
Teagasc dairy beef trial sees 249kg carcase weight at 19 months
Adam Woods reports from the Teagasc national beef conference held in Ballinasloe this week.
BREEDING & HEALTH
In pictures: Angus dominates top 10 ICBF replacement index list
Adam Woods
In pictures: Angus dominates top 10 ICBF replacement index list
Adam Woods takes a look at the top 10 bulls on the ICBF replacement index.
Young Stock Podcast: semen, shows and sucklers and all else in between
Shanon Kinahan
Young Stock Podcast: semen, shows and sucklers and all else in between
On this week's Young Stock Podcast, Shanon Kinahan talks to Jake Finnegan about all things semen, shows and sucklers.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Seeds of sustainability in west Cork
Emma Hart
Seeds of sustainability in west Cork
Madeline McKeever’s farming journey has been guided by a lifelong commitment to sustainability, and the diversity of her 30ac enterprise is testament to her efforts, writes Brendan Dunford.
‘Working smarter, not harder’: benefits beyond balance sheet in organic farming
Emma Hart
‘Working smarter, not harder’: benefits beyond balance sheet in organic farming
Organic farming is more than just a scheme; it embodies a rich history and philosophy that is rooted in the belief of working with, not against, nature, writes Emma Hart.
Woodlands and wellbeing in Co Westmeath
Contributor
Woodlands and wellbeing in Co Westmeath
Forestry is sometimes viewed as incompatible with farming but, for Ger Deegan, it has allowed him to ‘breathe again’ and to enjoy his farming more than ever, writes Brendan Dunford.
Carbon farming: measuring carbon flux on Irish farms
Emma Hart
Carbon farming: measuring carbon flux on Irish farms
Soil carbon is increasingly being recognized as a valuable asset on Irish farms. However, challenges persist in its accurate measurement, writes Emma Hart.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 DecemberSPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farmSPONSORED
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farm
Dairy farmers Richard and Ian Galbraith discuss the success of supplementing GAIN Pre-Calver Gold to their 110-cow herd in Co Laois.
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' EraSPONSORED
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' Era
Science Week is a national celebration of science, with hundreds of in-person and hybrid events taking place nationwide. Running from 12-19 November
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.
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