Colin Maxwell and daughter Laura from Clough, Co Down, at the NI Charolais Club elite female show and sale in Swatragh. \ Houston Green

Lisgoole Abbey farm in Co Fermanagh.

Lisgoole Abbey farm in Co Fermanagh.

Connor Donaldson became farm manager at Lisgoole Abbey in 2020 and transitioned the herd to a single spring-calving group of 100 maternal-focused cows in Co Fermanagh.

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary, is housing in-calf heifers after a weather change. Their Brazilian workers are heading home for two months, but will return for calving in February 2025. \ Odhran Ducie

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Tim Quigley, farming with his brother Michael in Knigh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Glenn Forde and family, farming at Horsehill near Ballinadee, Co Cork, have won the 2024 Carbery milk quality and sustainability awards. Glenn, his wife Pamela, and their twin sons, Conor and Shea (12), are supported by his parents, Maynard and Margaret. \ Anne Marie Cronin

Glenn Forde and family, farming at Horsehill near Ballinadee, Co Cork. \ Anne Marie Cronin

Glenn Forde and family, farming at Horsehill near Ballinadee, Co Cork. \ Anne Marie Cronin

Glenn Forde and family, farming at Horsehill near Ballinadee, Co Cork. \ Anne Marie Cronin

Glenn Forde and family, farming at Horsehill near Ballinadee, Co Cork. \ Anne Marie Cronin

Adam Prendergast (agri care specialist, TFM) speaking with Peter Thomas Keaveney (machinery specialist, Irish Farmers Journal) at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

At the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

At the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

Wednesday afternoon at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

Wednesday afternoon at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

Outdoor exhibits at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare. \ Odhran Ducie

Conor Mannion trimming hedges for David Sullivan at Moatfield, Redwood, Co Tipperary, on Monday as rain descended across the country. Conor had enjoyed a fine spell of weather up to now and reported favourable ground conditions since hedge-cutting season started on September 1st. \ Odhran Ducie

Conor Mannion trimming hedges for David Sullivan at Moatfield, Redwood, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Conor Mannion trimming hedges for David Sullivan at Moatfield, Redwood, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Conor Mannion trimming hedges for David Sullivan at Moatfield, Redwood, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Behind the scenes at the live election debate on Thursday 14 November 2024. \ Philip Doyle

At the live election debate on Thursday 14 November 2024. \ Philip Doyle