Farmer Writes

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Sometimes in farming life goes slow but as Tommy Moyles recalls it can fly by in an instant too.

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

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Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: Lessons in organisation from Mrs P

Farmer Writes: Lessons in organisation from Mrs P

Farmer Writes: Lessons in organisation from Mrs P

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

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Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: the days are getting shorter and the ground is getting softer

Farmer Writes: the days are getting shorter and the ground is getting softer

As cattle begin to be house for winter, James Strain looks at grass performance, weight gains and why housing a little earlier can pay off.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Cows were used to coming into the yard on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork for the last few weeks but this should change following recent rain.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

We are still a long way from having enough grass ahead of the cows, but at least we are finally heading in the right direction, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Trial and error when reseeding grass

Trial and error when reseeding grass

John Egerton and his sons are doing their own grass reseeding work this year.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

We need these memorable summers to stand out and spur us on in times when it looks like the rain will never stop falling.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: Autosteer is not without its downsides

Farmer Writes: Autosteer is not without its downsides

Last September’s cobble-lock seedbeds were very dry and dusty and I hadn’t a clue where I was going, so I bit the bullet and went with the autosteer.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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