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Farmer writes: Good silage results put the icing on a peaceful Christmas

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.

FARMER WRITES 3 January 2015

Farmer writes: Good silage results put the icing on a peaceful Christmas

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Farmer writes: Employing casual labour seems to be an issue

Farmer writes: Employing casual labour seems to be an issue

FARMER WRITES 17 May 2014

Farmer writes: Mixing up the feed mix

Farmer writes: Mixing up the feed mix

FARMER WRITES 10 May 2014

Farmer writes: Good grass growth as thoughts turn to silage

Farmer writes: Good grass growth as thoughts turn to silage

Farmer writes: Good grass growth as thoughts turn to silage

FARMER WRITES 3 May 2014

Farmer writes: Single Farm Payment deductions leave me hanging on the telephone

Farmer writes: Single Farm Payment deductions leave me hanging on the telephone

Farmer writes: Single Farm Payment deductions leave me hanging on the telephone

FARMER WRITES 26 April 2014

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Farmer writes: A mix of AberGain, Aberchoice and Tyrella for re-seeding

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.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

Farmer writes: How mad are we beef farmers?

Farmer writes: How mad are we beef farmers?

How mad are we beef farmers? This is a question I often ask myself.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

Farmer writes: Rain plays havoc with maintaining ground conditions

Farmer writes: Rain plays havoc with maintaining ground conditions

It has been a week of good and bad where grazing is concerned.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

Farmer writes: Great response to urea means farm is lush green

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.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

Farmer writes: There should be 165,000 worms in each acre of land

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.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

Farmer writes - Padraig Shevlin, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

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.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

High grass covers at closing due to exceptional weather

High grass covers at closing due to exceptional weather

Carrickmacross drystock farmer Padraig Shevlin gives an update on management of stock this week.

FARMER WRITES 30 November -0001

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