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Kieran Sullivan on 19 Jan 2022
Farmer Writes: managing being a part-time farmer
Part of me will miss the sheep, but the larger part of me will be glad to reduce the time spent with them in the shed.
Kieran Sullivan on 22 Dec 2021
Farmer Writes: changes big and small
Facing into a new calendar year is a natural time to take stock of what has gone in the year past and what is to come in the year ahead.
Kieran Sullivan on 24 Nov 2021
Farmer Writes: an adjustable winter routine
The need to remain agile and adjust farming practices in line with external conditions is something we are all used to doing, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 27 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: swapping lambing for calf-to-beef
Kieran Sullivan will be focusing more on calf-to-beef next year than lambing.
Kieran Sullivan on 29 Sep 2021
Farmer Writes: farmers and the GAA – keeping the heart of rural Ireland ticking
Waterford farmer Kieran Sullivan revels in the humble family fun day out and notes how farmers make such days so special.
Kieran Sullivan on 01 Sep 2021
Farmer Writes: the value of merchant credit
This was my first time having to avail of merchant credit and it has opened my eyes to the value of such a facility, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 04 Aug 2021
Farmer Writes: production and hours worked on farm
In September 2020 Kieran Sullivan started writing down how many hours per day he spends on the farm.
Kieran Sullivan on 07 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: communication is key
We see miscommunication causing unnecessary problems around the yard every day.
Kieran Sullivan on 09 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: conventional prices and organic principles
I have great respect for any farm that is organically certified, but I am more interested in reducing bought-in chemicals than gaining a label, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 12 May 2021
Farmer Writes: grass is growing and so is everything else
Lambs are thriving on Kieran Sullivan’s farm and yearling heifers are also flying and bulling away mad.
Kieran Sullivan on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: reasons for record lamb price
For the record, I do not have a theory beyond the age-old supply and demand dynamics. What we can be sure of though is what has not increased the farm-gate price, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 17 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: getting organised for spring
Slowly, I am getting organised. And slowly the mood gets a bit lighter, writes Kieran Sullivan.