Machinery pull-out: A fleet of silage trailers will soon take to the road to deliver tonnes of grass across the country. James Maloney looks at some checks to be carried out before silage season starts.

Pedigree pull-out: Shane Murphy reports from the Emerald Expo 2017 plus a seven-page shows and showing special.

Agribusiness: In what was a difficult year for dairy markets, Lakeland chief executive Michael Hanley speaks to Eoin Lowry on the co-op’s 2016 financial performance.

Livestock: Aidan Brennan reports from a dairy discussion group meeting in Limerick.

Martwatch: Coverage of trade at Carndonagh, Skibbereen and Cavan marts.

Farm Buildings: Peter Varley talks to Tom Ryan from Teagasc about what is required when making a planning permission application.

Focus supplement on Balmoral Show: We have all you need to know about the new four-day format at Balmoral Show 2017 plus interviews with exhibitors at the show. Make sure to download the Balmoral app for free HERE – a must-have for anyone attending the show.

Property: Shirley Busteed reports on a 120-acre residential farm at Cooloo, Moylough, Co. Galway has been tastefully managed down through the years.

Irish Country Living: When Margaret Hoctor was made redundant, she learned how resilient she really was. The woman behind the Kilmullen Farm brand is now helping farm families flourish under fire, writes Maria Moynihan.

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