Machinery pull-out: With spreaders being dusted off for the season ahead, Alistair Chambers has 10 tips to ensure your machine spreads correctly.

Pedigree pull-out: Angus, Shorthorns and Limousins kickstarted the Stirling bull sales last Monday, and it was the Shorthorns that shone the brightest.

Agribusiness: After acquiring two distinct businesses this week, Glanbia made a bold move into the online retail and plant protein category. Eoin Lowry asks what this means for the company’s future strategy.

Livestock: Ciarán Lenehan covers the final aspect of the €150/cow challenge, which involves driving weaning weights.

Martwatch: Coverage on trade at Tullow, Kanturk and Bandon marts.

Farmer Know-How: How to fill in an e-Profit monitor.

Focus supplement: Soil fertility remains the top priority in this week’s fertilisers focus.

Property: A 79-acre residential dairy farm at Kilominogue, Innishannon, comes with modern accommodation for almost 100 cows and a four-bed bungalow writes Shirley Busteed.

Irish Country Living: Professional show jumper Sara-Jane Tracy tells Ciara Leahy about being diagnosed with MS at the height of her career and her determination to remain positive.

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The app is free to download and offers unlimited access to free content.