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Farmer Writes: cows can kick in any direction
Karen McCabe
I've heard it said before that cows can't kick backwards, but I'm here to inform everyone that they can indeed, and also sideways and forwards.
21 May 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: basking in sunshine
While we still have grass ahead of our cattle, a day of soft rain would be very welcome indeed, writes Karen McCabe.
7 May 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: breeding kicks off
Breeding has also started, so with one eye on the cows yet to calve the other is being thrown to the future ones.
Farmer Writes: swallows make a return
In this area, the cuckoo has traditionally returned mid-April and with impeccable timing, they flew in just before the weather turned on the 18 April.
23 April 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmers Writes: stock out and slow grass growth
As Karen McCabe gets ready put the remaining stock out to grass, she muses on the passing of time and learning on job.
9 April 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung
Having a few dry weeks to start March off is wonderful, as the farm jobs can be done with gusto, in the hopes of a good year.
26 March 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: representing on International Women’s Day
Karen McCabe farms with her father Michael in Drumlegga, Co Leitrim.
12 March 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: soil sampling and TB tests
This week Karen McCabe discusses a number of jobs that have been done on the farm of late, from hoof trimming to new farm toys.
26 February 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: let there be light in Leitrim
After 15 days without, power has return to Karen McKabe’s home and farm.
12 February 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: hay shed ripped asunder
Travelling anywhere on the roads shows just how extreme the wind was, with fallen/broken trees everywhere and buildings damaged.
29 January 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: modern day meitheal in the snow
Karen McCabe takes stock of the winter so far and looks forward to the bring ahead.
15 January 2025 Farmer Writes
A new year and a fresh start
It’s important to leave 2024 behind you and look forward into the new farming year, writes Karen McCabe.
1 January 2025 Farmer Writes