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Kieran Sullivan on 07 Dec 2022
Farmer Writes: Strategies and cotton underpants
I have previously come across the phrase 'user-centric' at the off-farm job when we talk about designing technology with the user in mind, Kieran Sullivan writes.
Kieran Sullivan on 23 Nov 2022
Farmer Writes: learning about farming in Lanzarote
I will reduce fertiliser rates next year, make less silage, and try to move the cattle from September onwards.
Kieran Sullivan on 09 Nov 2022
Farmer Writes: lessons on selling cattle
The evenings are getting dark, but the mornings will be bright for another while at least, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 26 Oct 2022
Farmer Writes: man plans and the gods laugh
The gods are still giggling since the heavy rain started one Sunday afternoon two weeks ago, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 12 Oct 2022
Farmer Writes: the natural ability to prioritise
It goes without saying that the weather is everything and heavy rain, snow, or frost will throw the best plans out the window.
Kieran Sullivan on 28 Sep 2022
Farmer Writes: weighing cattle and calves
The question now for Kieran Sullivan is what to sell and what to keep to let out to grass next March.
Kieran Sullivan on 14 Sep 2022
Farmer Writes: holiday time of year
Kieran Sullivan talks about getting the new shed finshed, weighing calves, fencing and getting the last of the fertiliser spread while also being aware of a night away before the winter.
Kieran Sullivan on 31 Aug 2022
Farmer Writes: ‘imprisoned by the weather’
Waterford farmer Kieran Sullivan describes how he has been lucky so far to avoid the worst effects of the dry weather on his grass growth.
Kieran Sullivan on 24 Aug 2022
Farmer Writes: building and financing a new shed
Kieran Sullivan has some finishing off to do in his new shed, including feed barriers, internal dividing gates, and water troughs.
Kieran Sullivan on 03 Aug 2022
Farmer Writes: Organic certification is not for everyone
Kieran Sullivan weighs in on the higher organic payment rates announced by the Government and why he isn't quite ready to make the switch and go chemical-free.
Kieran Sullivan on 20 Jul 2022
Farmer Writes: do you know what data is on your farm?
Kieran Sullivan offers some insight on what might be a useful way to think about farm data.
Kieran Sullivan on 06 Jul 2022
Farmer Writes: September seems a long way off
Farmer writer Kieran Sullivan does the maths on the Fodder Support Scheme's payment rates.