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Beef
Beef Management: ICBF indices, fluke and autumn bulls
Adam Woods
This week's Beef Management takes a look at the changing ICBF indices and what it means for farmers, fluke control and managing finishing bulls.
22 November 2023 News
SIP showcases new HD butterfly mowers
Grass equipment specialists, SIP, launched two new butterfly mower combinations at Agritechnica: the Disc HD 1000 D FS and Disc HD 1100 D FS models with a maximum working width of up to 11.08m.
22 November 2023 Renewables
Ireland critically exposed, as 82% of energy imported
Despite our potential to become a clean energy powerhouse, Ireland managed to supply only 13% of our total energy needs with renewables in 2022, writes Stephen Robb
Farmer Writes: ICBF evaluation changes causing some controversy
A bit more discussion is needed around the changes to the ICBF evaluation changes, James Strain writes.
21 November 2023 Farmer Writes
Irish farming well-placed to adopt long-term water quality measures
The fourth Catchments Science Conference showcased the intense research and advisory programme within Teagasc's ACP.
15 November 2023 News
ICBF delays rollout of new beef evaluations by one week
The ICBF said it will engage in further communications with both pedigree and commercial beef farmers on the upcoming changes.
14 November 2023 News
Beef Management: weanling performance and SCEP payments
This week's beef management notes takes a look at weanling performance and making sure you get your SCEP payment on time in December.
8 November 2023 Management
119-cow dairy farm can be managed on 54-hour working week - Teagasc study
Teagasc has said that efficient practices and facilities are key to reducing labour on Irish family dairy farms.
31 October 2023 News
Chart tells story of radical change in Irish farming
A century of CSO data shows the industry has transformed beyond recognition.
20 October 2023 News
Broiler production the 'most carbon-efficient' farming
Speaking about the low carbon footprint associated with broiler production in Ireland, Alltech's Paula McCooey said that farmers must know what their baseline is in order to track improvements.
4 October 2023 News
Climate-friendly food doesn't have to be meatless
Speaking about the low carbon footprint associated with broiler production in Ireland, Alltech's Paula McCooey said that farmers must know what their baseline is in order to track improvements.
28 September 2023 News
Renewable and low-carbon fuels need to be incentivised - CEMA
A recent position paper published by CEMA has called on the promotion, production and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels within agriculture, while other alternative technologies reach maturity.
27 September 2023 News