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Farmer Writes: soil, slurry and sheep
James Strain
It's amazing how a slight change in the weather can affect livestock performance, writes James Strain.
4 March 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: PGI status for Irish Grass-Fed Beef
James Strain attended the launch of the protected geographical indication (PGI) status for Irish grass-fed beef and shares his thoughts.
20 February 2024 News
Farmer Writes: you’ve got to have a dream
James Strain weighs up the pros and cons of concreting his yard.
Farmers Writes: the end of an era and the beginning of another
Having made the decision a while back, James Strain has no cows on his farm for the first time in over 100 years.
6 February 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: cows coming fit for sale
My cows are well-fed and well-fleshed, so I’m leaning towards killing them, but every time I think I have my mind made up, something arises to cast a little doubt, writes James Strain.
24 January 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: 2023 was a year to forget
Co Donegal farmer James Strain reflects on the highs and lows of farming in 2023.
8 January 2024 News
Farmer Writes: thank God for a wife that doesn’t mind a bit of farming
Suckler farmer James Strain from Donegal talks about his return to hurling after 30 years in retirement.
19 December 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: new challenges ahead
As this year's cattle near finishing, attention turns to what to graze next year, writes farmer James Strain.
4 December 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: ICBF evaluation changes causing some controversy
A bit more discussion is needed around the changes to the ICBF evaluation changes, James Strain writes.
21 November 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: world-class speakers at Barnett-Hall grain conference
Pedro Dejneka, Gerry Hussey, Rachel Connor and Dan Basse took to the stage at the Barnett-Hall customer grain conference in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, last week.
7 November 2023 News
Farmer writes: to vaccinate or not vaccinate
Farmer James Strain writes about keeping his store lambs thriving and his approach to flock health.
21 October 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: last minute winter preparations
Farmer James Strain writes of his last-minute rush to get ready for winter housing.
17 October 2023 Farmer Writes