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Farm programmes

The latest news and features from the Irish Farmers Journal farm programmes and demonstration farms.

Farm Programmes

From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow

Conor Kehoe

Tillage farmers are starting to get fieldwork done and 12 these farmers from across the country will share their experiences from their farms over the coming growing season.

From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow

Podcast

Young Stock Podcast: Shaun Diver - the man behind Tullamore Farm

Climate and environment

Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations

Farm Programmes

Tullamore Farm update: calving coming close to halfway mark

Beef

Large number of heifer calves born

VIDEOS

TULLAMORE FARM

Martin Merrick

Young Stock Podcast: Shaun Diver - the man behind Tullamore Farm

This week’s Young Stock Podcast features none other than Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver, who chats to Martin Merrick about his life before Tullamore and what has changed on the farms since 2018.

Contributor

Tullamore Farm update: calving coming close to halfway mark

Shaun Diver gives an update, as 37 cows have now calved, while management of the ewe flock ahead of lambing is also ongoing.

Adam Woods

Large number of heifer calves born

Adam Woods has the latest update on Tullamore farm and how calving is progressing

Contributor

Tullamore Farm: calving progressing well as ewe scanning results acted on

There are 28 cows calved and 29 live calves on the ground, with one cow giving birth to twins this week. Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on current performance.

FOOTPRINT FARMERS

Brendan Dunford

Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations

While the European Commission’s new 2040 vision for Agriculture reads well, failure to implement it may bring worrying consequences on a number of fronts.

Brendan Dunford

Footprint Farmers: seeds of change in Co Clare

The team at Irish Seedsavers is acutely aware of the impacts of a changing climate, and very proactive in adapting to it, helping build local and national resilience, writes Brendan Dunford.

Brendan Dunford

Footprint Farmers: some green care in rural Co Mayo

Some rural landscapes carry a lot of pain and trauma, so it’s fitting that Paul Maguire’s vision for his farm is as a place of healing – for nature and for people, writes Brendan Dunford.

Brendan Dunford

Caring connections in Roscommon

Liam Kildea’s story is all about caring and connection – caring for the people and place he loves, and connecting with others to help build a brighter future for ‘the rocks’.

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Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations

While the European Commission’s new 2040 vision for Agriculture reads well, failure to implement it may bring worrying consequences on a number of fronts.

SPONSORED

Footprint Farmers: seeds of change in Co Clare

The team at Irish Seedsavers is acutely aware of the impacts of a changing climate, and very proactive in adapting to it, helping build local and national resilience, writes Brendan Dunford.

SPONSORED

Footprint Farmers: some green care in rural Co Mayo

Some rural landscapes carry a lot of pain and trauma, so it’s fitting that Paul Maguire’s vision for his farm is as a place of healing – for nature and for people, writes Brendan Dunford.

SPONSORED

Caring connections in Roscommon

Liam Kildea’s story is all about caring and connection – caring for the people and place he loves, and connecting with others to help build a brighter future for ‘the rocks’.

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