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Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Martin Merrick
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Beef: final furlong of grazing 2024
After a challenging year, it’s a welcome relief to get some reprieve on the weather front as grazing comes to an end.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
Shake the frost: keeping the water flowing this winter
Key maintenance tips regarding water and pumps this winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland
Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Techrete targets 50% carbon reduction in concrete
One of Ireland’s largest pre-cast concrete suppliers has launched a new line of products aimed at reducing carbon production by as much as 50%.
5 November 2024 Buildings
The Grass Week: ground firm but grass running out
While ground conditions are excellent for the most part, it will be a lack of grass that will force any stock indoors.
2 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Set in stone: 444m stone wall repaired by Galway farmer
Martin Merrick caught up with Pat Lynch, who earlier this year completed the mammoth task of rebuilding 444m of a stone wall solo.
30 October 2024 Buildings
Sheep Trends: kill numbers tumble further
Another week of kill numbers falling has pushed price up marginally this week, as factories look to secure numbers.
30 October 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: strong demand at Baltinglass 50th anniversary sale
Martin Merrick reports from last Wednesday’s sale in Baltinglass Mart, which celebrate 50 years of trading in the Wicklow town.
30 October 2024 Markets
Good ground conditions, but grass running tight
Though ground is in excellent condition for this time of year, but grass supplies and growth are running low.
30 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Factories lift sheep prices
Despite price being €1/kg higher than last year, throughput is down by over 13,000 lambs this week, compared to 2023.
30 October 2024 Markets