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Beef
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
Kieran Mailey
As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
 
 
Five tips to prepare cattle sheds for winter housing
Beef
Five tips to prepare cattle sheds for winter housing
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
Beef
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
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Tillage
Considerations for early sowing of winter barley
News
Agri jobs: Donegal mushroom farm looking for two workers
TOOLS & CALCULATORS


BEEF
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
Grazing
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.
DAIRY
Agri jobs: Donegal mushroom farm looking for two workers
Grassland management
Agri jobs: Donegal mushroom farm looking for two workers
There is an abundance of jobs on offer in the dairy and mushroom sector both in Ireland and abroad.
SHEEP
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
Animal health
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
What does the latest research on bluetongue 3 and the efficacy of the virus's new vaccines say?
ANIMAL HEALTH
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
Animal health
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
With warm conditions forecast to follow rain showers this week, worm burdens will be increasing on grazing swards, which pose a health risk to young cattle.


TILLAGE
Considerations for early sowing of winter barley
Crops
Considerations for early sowing of winter barley
Take-all and BYDV are some of the risks with early-sown winter barley and they can have a big impact on crop yield.
MACHINERY
Top methods to dry straw this harvest
Straw
Top methods to dry straw this harvest
In some areas, straw is sitting on the ground awaiting dry weather, which does appear to be on the horizon. Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at four methods farmers are using to dry straw.
BUILDINGS
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
Slurry
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.
FARM SAFETY
Free farmer health checks worth €200 on way with IFA programme
Farm safety
Free farmer health checks worth €200 on way with IFA programme
The free checks will be provided at 15 marts over a six-week period under the IFA programme.


VIDEOS


FARM PROGRAMMES
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
Crops
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
Crops
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
Footprint Farmers
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Footprint Farmers
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
Reducing stress on man and beastSPONSORED
Reducing stress on man and beast
Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exportsSPONSORED
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exports
Ahead of the upcoming trade mission, Bord Bia Asia, Africa and Middle East manager Ciaran Gallagher examines where Vietnam and Thailand fit into Irish agri-food exports.
Championing client-centric financial advice across IrelandSPONSORED
Championing client-centric financial advice across Ireland
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