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Tommy Moyles runs a suckler to beef herd at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Tommy Moyles on 27 Sep 2022
€9,300 for sale topper at Raceview reduction sale
Tommy Moyles reports from a successful reduction sale for the Raceview Simmental Herd at Kanturk Mart.
Tommy Moyles on 27 Sep 2022
€2,010 for sale topper in Kerry Blackface ram show and sale
There was an excellent turnout of rams at the Kerry Blackface Sheep Breeders Association show and sale at Milltown Mart last Saturday.
Tommy Moyles on 21 Sep 2022
Camera at the Mart: super weanling season in Kilfenora
There was a super display of heifers at Kilfenora Mart for its weanling heifer show and sale recently.
Tommy Moyles on 21 Sep 2022
Farmer Writes: minding concentrates, concentrates the mind
With an increase in ration prices over the year, Tommy Moyles is looking at where he can make savings without compromising on animal performance.
Tommy Moyles on 21 Sep 2022
Camera at the Mart: forward stock to the fore at Castleisland fat stock sale
Castleisland Mart was buzzing for its annual fat stock show and sale last week. Demand for all classes of forward cattle was exceptional on the day.
Tommy Moyles on 19 Sep 2022
Way Out West: From farming and teaching to football and typing
Combining farming, teaching and his interest in GAA means every week has some variety for Co Mayo suckler farmer Alan Flatley. Tommy Moyles reports.
Tommy Moyles on 07 Sep 2022
Farmer Writes: savings of over €7,000 on fertiliser
Rain returned to Ardfield after a dry spell that was reminiscent to 2006.
Tommy Moyles on 06 Sep 2022
Shinagh Zero C focusing on win-wins for biodiversity
Prioritising easy wins when it comes to biodiversity and habitat creation can provide space for nature, while still having a profitable business.
Tommy Moyles on 07 Sep 2022
Way out west: sucklers in fields steeped in song
‘How’s it goin’ there everybody, from Cork, New York, Dundalk, Gortahork and Glenamaddy?’ This week, we're in Co Clare, to meet an organic suckler farmer whose farm is rare ...
Tommy Moyles on 24 Aug 2022
Farmer Writes: scanning and health and safety inspection
Grass growth is still on a go slow as rain has largely by passed Tommy Moyles farm and the warm weather saw the second day of scanning postponed.
Tommy Moyles on 25 Aug 2022
Way Out West: sheep, showing and sucklers
Combining drystock farming with plastering means Clare man, Damien Davoren is kept busy on his suckler and sheep farm.
Tommy Moyles on 11 Aug 2022
Nitrates derogation and Food Vision dairy group a 'tag team' for Department
Farmers felt there was more support needed from others within the agricultural sector and voiced concerns at an IFA meeting in Co Cork on Wednesday night.