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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.
Kieran Sullivan on 17 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: farm stories in the non-farming media
What do people expect farmers to do instead of producing food? asks Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 20 Jan 2021
Farmer Writes: the value of age over youth
Let it go without saying that fresh blood and new ideas are needed in every sector and in every industry, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 25 Nov 2020
Farmer Writes: pricing up for a switch to dairying
Kieran Sullivan is currently pricing up walls, concrete, and a lean-to roof that would join onto the existing cubicles for the switch to dairying.
Kieran Sullivan on 28 Oct 2020
Farmer Writes: creating panto villains no help to climate change
Jerry Springer-style baiting of farmers is not going to help anyone in the move towards tackling climate change and biodiversity, writes Kieran Sullivan.
Kieran Sullivan on 30 Sep 2020
Farmer Writes: trying to keep it simple after a harsh lesson
Kieran Sullivan is in a reflective mood, wondering what next step to take with his Waterford farm.