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Janine Kennedy on 28 Jul 2021
‘We came out one morning and there was the bull in the treehouse’
Philip and Liz Quinn specialise in sculptures, conservation and restoration. They raise Highland Cattle and recently acquired two of the royal herd from Balmoral in Scotland. In conversation with Janine Kennedy
on 28 Jul 2021
Join Macra on Everest quest
Members can avail of base camp preparation hikes throughout the rest of 2020 and can expect additional preparation opportunities in 2021.
on 28 Jul 2021
Hill farmers concerned about public ignoring countryside code
'We have seen a huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home and take advantage of the good weather.'
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Navigating the labyrinth of sustainability
The potential of people power and the need for clarity on highly complex market drivers are among the priorities for Lighthouse Farms, writes Rogier Schulte.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jul 2021
Irish Guide Dogs named as Aurivo’s charity of the year
Aurivo has announced that Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will be the co-operative’s charity partner for 2021.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
Macra na Feirme 2020 Farm Skills results
The rescheduled final took place on 4 July.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
IFA protest against crises in forestry and peat
Last week, the IFA held back-to-back protests outside the Convention Centre in Dublin.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jul 2021
Embrace FARM tractor run raises over €10,000
A chairty tractor run was held in remembrance of a Co Meath native who sadly lost his life in a farming accident last year.
Noel Bardon on 17 Jul 2021
‘Stylish silage’ competition draws in 45 entries
The winners of an annual competition for decorated bales of silage will be announced this Saturday in Drumshanbo.
Michael Commins on 14 Jul 2021
Country Sound: a musical tribute to farmers
Derek Ryan tells Michael Commins about his latest single, which is a tribute to farmers
on 14 Jul 2021
Way Out West: beefing up Ben Bulben
Manus Connolly visits suckler farmer Padraig Jinks, who farms 90 acres near Riverstown, Co Sligo.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Farm Safety Week 2021
Monday 19 July marks the start of the ninth annual Farm Safety Week.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Macra teams up with ultra cyclists to raise money for mental health initiatives
Macra na Feirme has been announced as a charity partner in the ultra cycling challenge.
Stephen Robb on 14 Jul 2021
Milling oats in focus in Co Down
Whites Oats recently held their annual oat growers day at afbi Crossnacreevy to showcase some of their ongoing trial work as well as some of the issues facing NI cereal growers.
Noel Bardon on 10 Jul 2021
Pedigree Limousin heifer and vintage Massey up for grabs in charity raffle
A parish situated on the Tyrone-Fermanagh border has launched an agri raffle fundraiser in aid of two church restoration projects.
Amii McKeever on 07 Jul 2021
Children born through surrogacy disenfranchised on their inheritance
Behind most surrogacies is a long, lonely journey of heart-breaking loss. Parents are asking: why is the Government not recognising them as the parents they are? Amii McKeever writes.
Contributor on 07 Jul 2021
Glanbia cheese plant should proceed without delay
The Glanbia project was designed as a response to the challenge from Brexit and the need to diversify its products and seek new markets.
Noel Bardon on 02 Jul 2021
International day of co-operatives celebrated by ICOS
ICOS has called on the agricultural community and broader society to consider the benefits of co-operatively overcoming the challenges presented in today’s world.
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Mindful Farmer: saving the hay
Mindful Farmer Patrick Mulcahy recalls a time when saving the hay was a community-led effort; bringing people together for a common purpose
on 30 Jun 2021
IFA president attends farm protest in Brussels
IFA president Tim Cullinan attended a farm protest in Brussels last week to highlight the dangers for farming in EU proposals.