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Stephen Robb on 11 Apr 2021
Arable April: 10 years of precision nitrogen application in Waterford
Cappoquin Estate tillage manager John Collins has been to the forefront of precision nitrogen application for a decade, writes Stephen Robb.
Katriona Kinsella on 09 Apr 2021
In Pictures: Arable April kicks off across the country
Be in with a chance of winning a Sencrop Raincrop connected rain gauge and a year's subscription to their mobile application by sending in your Arable April photos.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
April focus on farm safety
For the month of April the Rural Youth Committee will focus on Farm Safety.
The Dealer on 07 Apr 2021
Macra faces defining days
The rural youth organisation has an opportunity to revitalise itself post-pandemic.
Stephen Robb on 01 Apr 2021
Arable April to showcase the best of the tillage industry
A month-long initiative, Arable April, will showcase the best of the Irish tillage industry.
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Unravelling the potential of oats
This summary research work carried out at UCD will provide a timely reminder to oat growers of the basic husbandry required for the crops, which differs for autumn and spring, writes Cathal McCabe.
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Macra: 2020/21 northwest county of the region/unsung hero
Application forms have been sent to counties for the northwest county of the region/unsung hero competitions.
Amii McKeever on 24 Mar 2021
They just didn’t suit you
If the food supply chain was a team, who would you say is pulling the most weight? Feedback is saying that the farmer needs to do more. But to win everyone needs to pull together. Writes Amii McKeever
Amy Forde on 24 Mar 2021
Not allowing vets to dispense medicine would impact farm services – vets
Finbarr Murphy, the chief executive of Veterinary Ireland has said that not allowing vets to prescribe and dispense medicine would not benefit the agriculture industry.
Darren Carty on 15 Mar 2021
Sheep price update: hogget prices reach €7.50/kg
The hogget trade is starting the week in another excellent trading environment, with prices increasing by 10c/kg to 20c/kg over the weekend.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Ireland's Greatest Friendship: the winners
Here are the winners of our Ireland's Greatest Friendship photo competition, in partnership with Fisherman's Friend
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Mar 2021
Lambert ATV scoops Chapman EU dealer of year accolade
Roscommon-based Lambert ATV Sales have claimed the Chapman Machinery European Dealer of the Year accolade for 2020.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Mar 2021
Beef trade lifts as supplies tighten
Supplies of finished cattle are starting to tighten in NI with a significant drop off in finished cattle going through marts
Katie Barragry on 10 Mar 2021
Local Treasures winner announced
Thanks to all our readers who entered our Local Treasures competition. Our worthy winner submitted a scenic landscape shot from Co Mayo
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
UK unions compromise on future food import standards
The Trade and Agriculture Commission has published its recommendations for the UK government’s post-Brexit trade policy.
Contributor on 03 Mar 2021
Ireland's Greatest Friendship – the finalists
Here are the finalists of our Ireland's Greatest Friendship photo competition, in partnership with Fisherman's Friend. The finalists come from all over Ireland; sharing touching stories of friendship.
Contributor on 24 Feb 2021
No dogs allowed
A selection of images from around the Country of IFA’s No Dogs Allowed campaign
The Dealer on 24 Feb 2021
Ulster's closure ends any presence of competition
Bank of Ireland and AIB will soon own almost all of farming's loan book. This cannot be healthy, and must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 22 Feb 2021
Donegal IFA kickstarts positive farming poster campaign
The Donegal branch is following on from the poster campaign that started earlier this year.
Barry Cassidy on 19 Feb 2021
Ulster Bank to exit the Irish market
The move will affect an estimated 10,000 farmers with borrowings from Ulster Bank, and a further 10,000 availing of current account facilities.