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Matthew Halpin on 20 Feb 2019
Concern and frustration engulfs suckling in Kerry
Matthew Halpin speaks to some Kerry suckler farmers about the current state of the sector.
Matthew Halpin on 20 Feb 2019
Breeding what the customer wants
From humble beginnings, Tomschoice Limousin has a remarkable seven bulls in-stud across the UK and Ireland. Matthew Halpin writes
Matthew Halpin on 19 Feb 2019
Watch: pulling out the plate meter in Offaly
Matthew Halpin visited John Dunne in Offaly this week, where grass measuring was firmly on the agenda.
Matthew Halpin on 15 Feb 2019
Considerations for ordering fertiliser this spring
What type of fertiliser and how much of it should you be ordering for spreading this spring?
Matthew Halpin on 20 Feb 2019
Grass+: optimum conditions for fertiliser
Looking at the conditions, it is an ideal time to get out with fertiliser, writes Matthew Halpin.
Matthew Halpin on 20 Feb 2019
BETTER farm: feed costs climb 68% in 2018
In the second part of the BETTER farm profit monitor analysis, Matthew Halpin looks at how on-farm costs took a significant jump in 2018.
Matthew Halpin on 13 Feb 2019
Mixed reactions to BEEP scheme in Carrigallen
Matthew Halpin asked people at the spring health management series in Carrigallen on Tuesday night for their thoughts on the new €40/head BEEP scheme.
Matthew Halpin on 18 Feb 2019
Watch: completing an eProfit Monitor
Ahead of the BETTER farm eProfit Monitor analysis for 2018, Matthew Halpin looks at the steps involves in completing the forms.
Matthew Halpin on 18 Feb 2019
Completing a spring rotation planner
Beef specialist Matthew Halpin looks at what's involved in drawing up a spring rotation planner.
Matthew Halpin on 13 Feb 2019
Grass+: mild conditions offer turnout opportunities
This week’s mild conditions may provide the opportunity to get some cows and calves out.
Matthew Halpin on 06 Feb 2019
BETTER farm: tackling IBR head-on
Dr Maria Guelbenzu, programme manager for BVD and IBR, Animal Health Ireland, discusses the IBR pilot trial carried out on the BETTER farms.
Matthew Halpin on 06 Feb 2019
Grass+: early days but super spring prospects
While it is still only early days, grass prospects are looking extremely positive on farms across the country.