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Big interview: Tánaiste Simon Coveney on trade deals, CAP and dairy expansion
Justin McCarthy talks to the Tánaiste about a trade deal with the UK, how Fine Gael will fund a CAP shortfall and whether he foresees a quota for dairy expansion.
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Getting trailer maintenance right to safely haul all night
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Clonbern in Co Galway to catch up with Damien from Feeney trailers, as he demonstrates a typical livestock trailer service
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Farm Finance: slow year for silage sales as demand remains low
The majority of round baled silage is selling at about €20/bale, but slightly higher prices are being achieved in the south.
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Reducing the carbon 'hoofprint' of the dairy herd
Aidan Brennan reports from the Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference in Charleville, Co Cork
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Plans to ramp up BVD measures in NI
The measures are targeted at the swift removal of PI animals which is central to achieving further progress in BVD eradication.
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Dairy markets: 2020 outlook is strong as China goes on holiday
Dairy markets are in a healthy position as we move deeper into 2020, with demand from export markets holding up.
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Peter McCann reviews lessons learned on Dairylink Ireland farms during 2019.
Phase two Dairylink Ireland participant Stephen Wallace farms near Seaforde, Co Down.
The new 26 point rapid exit Dairymaster parlour has shortened milking times substantially on this 350 cow farm.
Dairy farmer Jim White has hosted a number of students on his farm in Tipperary. At Dairy Day he shared his top tips for farmers that are considering hosting an ag student.
The education panel at Dairy Day explored the different options for people interested in dairy courses. Pannellists (from L to R) included Keith Kennedy, Principal, Clonakilty Agricultural College; David Fennelly, UCD Dairy Business student; Máire Keohane, level 7 diploma in dairy farm management student; and Jim White, host farmer for students. The session was chaired by Irish Farmers Journal careers editor Odile Evans.
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson received his first batch of contract-reared heifers in 2017.
This years Dairy Day will take place at the Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare on the 19th of November.
Dairylink Ireland participant James King farms near Ballymena, Co Antrim.
The Teagasc Grange dairy beef trial was set up in 2018, watch to find out the results.
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Colostrum Management "I don't have time for scouring calves" says Wicklow farmer
Colostrum is the single most important nutrient for the newborn calf as it contains high levels of energy, growth promoters, vitamins and immunoglobulins.
Reduce labour next spring, vaccinate early this winter
Now is the time to plan to reduce the workload in the busy spring and introduce some laboursaving solutions to make life easier and more effective for both man and beast.
Powering the future with Marshill Renewables
Marshill Renewables is seeking farmers and land-owners to rent their land for the construction of wind turbines in the Republic of Ireland.