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Caitríona Morrissey
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
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Martin Merrick
Grass+ Beef: reseeding and spreading silage ground on the mind
Adam Woods
Beef prices up €100/head in seven days
James Hanly
TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards
DAIRY
Noel Bardon
New nitrates plan already facing delays
Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts
The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.
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SHEEP
Sheep Trends: hoggets up 20c/kg, ewes 40c/kg
Darren Carty
Sheep Trends: hoggets up 20c/kg, ewes 40c/kg
Factory agents are demonstrating increased demand for both hoggets and spring lamb, with demand boosted by orders for the Easter trade.
Sheep mart prices: feener demand as supplies tighten
Darren Carty
Sheep mart prices: feener demand as supplies tighten
An increase in spring lamb numbers is failing to compensate for a continued fall-off in hogget supplies.
Darren Carty
Sheep management: fertiliser allowances, drafting spring lambs and NSWS
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Rachel Gallagher
NI flocks dominate at the inaugural Dorset Emeralds sale
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PEDIGREE
Thirteenth Emerald Expo dairy show launched
Adam Woods has the details of the 13th Emerald Expo taking place on Saturday 26 April.
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Rachel Gallagher
NI flocks dominate at the inaugural Dorset Emeralds sale
Nevan McKiernan
Top-class genetics on offer at Gigginstown
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Farmer's trust in the quality and reliability of Flourish Calf SPONSORED
Farmer's trust in the quality and reliability of Flourish Calf
Trust in both protein quality and the brand are the primary criteria in selecting calf milk replacer in the case of a generational dairy farmer based near the northeast shore of Lough Neagh.
Technology For Profit: data is key, knowledge is powerSPONSORED
Technology For Profit: data is key, knowledge is power
A stickler for data and detail, Sean Kelly’s focus has remained clear, staying on the family farm to help expand the herd, while keeping sustainability at its core.
Drive performance and profitability with Tirlán’s Milk Solids Growth programmeSPONSORED
Drive performance and profitability with Tirlán’s Milk Solids Growth programme
Efficient milk solids production is a key driver of farm profitability and Tirlán’s Milk Solids Growth programme enables farmers to unlock the full value of every drop of milk their herd produces.
Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mindSPONSORED
Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind
Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.
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