Trevor Boland

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Farmer Writes: we must leave no one behind as the world moves online

Trevor Boland acknowledges while change and technology is inevitable, we must not leave large parts of society or the rural economy behind in a move to the online world.

FARMER WRITES 3 March 2021

Farmer Writes: we must leave no one behind as the world moves online

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Farmer Writes: housing cattle and getting on top of BEAM reductions

Farmer Writes: housing cattle and getting on top of BEAM reductions

FARMER WRITES 10 November 2020

Farmer Writes: we know our TB history better than any report

Farmer Writes: we know our TB history better than any report

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2020

Farmer Writes: a sunburnt heifer and slow grass growth

Farmer Writes: a sunburnt heifer and slow grass growth

Farmer Writes: a sunburnt heifer and slow grass growth

FARMER WRITES 5 June 2020

Farmer Writes: support needed for beef farmers

Farmer Writes: support needed for beef farmers

Farmer Writes: support needed for beef farmers

FARMER WRITES 15 April 2020

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Farmer Writes: with technology is there still a need for the blue card?

Farmer Writes: with technology is there still a need for the blue card?

Technology, such as the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Identification and Movement system (AIMS), was an important step towards full cattle traceability in Ireland, writes Trevor Boland.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer Writes: farmers must tell their story in 2020

Farmer Writes: farmers must tell their story in 2020

Sligo suckler farmer Trevor Boland reflects on the difficult year that has passed and hopes for a new approach in 2020 from all parties.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer Writes: almost fully calved and looking at housing

Farmer Writes: almost fully calved and looking at housing

Housing cattle is about seven weeks away and management of grass in front of stock is still very important, writes Trevor Boland.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer Writes: triple threat facing beef farmers

Farmer Writes: triple threat facing beef farmers

While beef farmers may often be criticised for playing the poor mouth all the time, now is a really difficult time to be optimistic, writes Trevor Boland.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer Writes: paying farmers to reduce numbers is short-sighted

Farmer Writes: paying farmers to reduce numbers is short-sighted

Suckler farmer Trevor Boland says that without the suckler cow and beef industry, rural Ireland will close down.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer Writes: getting paid for a job I've been doing already

Farmer Writes: getting paid for a job I've been doing already

Calf weight, calf age, weight of cow and the weaning efficiency figure are the first figures I look at when it comes to weighing under BEEP, writes Trevor Boland.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

Farmer writes: time for farmers to fight back

Farmer writes: time for farmers to fight back

There’s not much we can do about the weather but be prepared for all eventualities, writes Trevor Boland.

FARMER WRITES 3 February 2019

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