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Farmer writes: Good silage results put the icing on a peaceful Christmas
Padraig Shevlin
Positive results on his silage analysis are a welcome Christmas present, but unusual growths on some of his bullocks are cause for concern for Padraig Shevlin.
17 May 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Employing casual labour seems to be an issue
Padraig Shevlin says the cutting of the red clover silage has been delayed another week due to commitments with off-farm work.
10 May 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Mixing up the feed mix
Padraig Shevlin discusses doing something different with this year’s ration mix.
Farmer writes: Good grass growth as thoughts turn to silage
A super week of weather has left the farm set up perfectly for months to come. We had temperatures of 17°C plus some very heavy showers, which is a potent mix for grass growth.
3 May 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Single Farm Payment deductions leave me hanging on the telephone
I sat down Tuesday evening with my father to complete the SFP application for the year coming. This in theory should be a fairly straight forward process.
26 April 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: A mix of AberGain, Aberchoice and Tyrella for re-seeding
All sheds in the yard are finally empty. It is a great relief to see all animals out happily grazing and the workload associated with housing substantially reduced.
19 April 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: How mad are we beef farmers?
How mad are we beef farmers? This is a question I often ask myself.
12 April 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Rain plays havoc with maintaining ground conditions
It has been a week of good and bad where grazing is concerned.
5 April 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Great response to urea means farm is lush green
It really has been a tremendous week’s weather and a huge improvement on last Spring.
11 March 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: There should be 165,000 worms in each acre of land
Padraig Shevlin discusses getting the basics right to get the best out of your soil.
11 February 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes - Padraig Shevlin, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
Mid November update from Padraig Shevlin, who farms cattle and sheep at Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan. His system involves buying and finishing store bullocks.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
High grass covers at closing due to exceptional weather
Carrickmacross drystock farmer Padraig Shevlin gives an update on management of stock this week.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes