Machinery pull-out: This week begins a seven-part series on testing tractors aimed at stockmen. We start with the Turkish-manufactured Armatrac 1104. Aimed at the lower-specification end of the market, it didn’t disappoint.

Pedigree pull-out: A well-known name in Simmental circles, Garrett Behan speaks to Shane Murphy about his Clonagh Simmental herd.

Agribusiness: Bord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy explains export performance and outlines the challenges ahead to Eoin Lowry.

Livestock: Staff recruitment should take place after inefficient farm systems and processes have been addressed.

Martwatch: Coverage of trade at Kilrea, Raphoe and Carlow marts.

Farm Buildings: While dairy farmers moving north of 200 cows is becoming commonplace, the same cannot be said of their suckler counterparts. However, one farmer is bucking that trend.

Focus – Milking Equipment and milk quality: This week’s Focus is on milk quality and dairy equipment. In terms of milk quality, the big issue at the moment appears to be to do with chlorine rates and other residues in milk.

Property: Anthony Jordan speaks with auctioneers from around the country to get a flavour of how the land market performed and who was buying in different regions in 2017.

Irish Country Living: Following the legacy of Ballymaloe cookbooks is no easy feat, but Rory O’Connell, who runs the Ballymaloe Cookery School, proves his contribution is up there with the classics.

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