Fencing
Amy Forde on 24 Mar 2021
Farmers improve habitats in Pearl Mussel Project
A total of 455 farmers are taking part in the Pearl Mussel Project in several catchments across the country.
Karen McCabe on 17 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: first calf of 2021 on the ground
This year, Karen McCabe went for a broad selection of bulls, with 13 different ones used.
Photo Desk on 07 Feb 2021
This week in photos: twin lambs and dairy farming in Kilkenny
Our top farming photos from the past week include dairy farming, twin labs and fencing in Tipperary.
John Sleigh on 20 Jan 2021
Fighting the freeze in Tomintoul
As the mercury plummets, Andy and Debbie Duffus are selling stores and feeding cows on their hill farm.
Amy Forde on 03 Jan 2021
Wild deer and ‘trespassing sheep’ fenced out of Galway nature reserve
Wild deer and sheep have been fenced out of a Galway nature reserve due to overgrazing.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Sheep fencing tops TAMS sheep farmer submissions
Sheep fencing is ranked in seventh position in the top 10 most popular investments in TAMS II.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Investment in livestock handling holding strong
Manufacturers and suppliers of handling equipment report a marked increase in sales which is driven by expansion in dairy herds and part-time enterprises looking to improve labour efficiency.
Darren Carty on 16 Dec 2020
New watercourse fencing rules come into play on 1 January 2021
The rule concerns farmers who are farming under a nitrates derogation or those with a stocking rate exceeding 170kg organic nitrogen per hectare and exporting slurry.
Amy Forde on 09 Dec 2020
Fencing off: farmers improving water quality for the Duncannon community
The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP, a €550,000 scheme which began in 2018 and will end in 2021, is aimed at blue flag status for Duncannon beach in Wexford.
Niall Hurson on 25 Nov 2020
Bird flu discovered in Mayo and Monaghan
Flock owners have been advised to keep poultry separate from wild birds by putting suitable fencing around the outdoor areas
Jack Kennedy on 20 Nov 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock show
It's late November but Livestock farmers still have important decisions to make for the winter months.
Darren Carty on 11 Nov 2020
Priority on slurry management in FBIS
The weighting on eligible items favours equipment for slurry management and application, handling equipment to promote improved farm safety and precision technologies for tillage enterprises.
Barry Cassidy on 04 Nov 2020
Higher eco payments but tougher rules recommended for intensive farmers
A major evaluation of GLAS has been delivered to the Department of Agriculture and it contains a number of recommendations for future schemes.
Darren Carty on 21 Oct 2020
Changing tactics to keep grazing on track
Heavier rainfall at the start of the week is presenting more challenges in grazing out heavier covers and achieving relatively good levels of grass utilisation.
Amy Forde on 17 Oct 2020
Clare and Monaghan farmers appeal for information on stolen quads
Two Honda quads were stolen from two farmers in late September, one in Clare and one in Monaghan.
Darren Carty on 16 Sep 2020
Sheep Management: liver fluke, temporary grazing costs and sheep welfare scheme.
The threat of liver fluke is likely to remain high this winter in areas that have traditionally faced significant challenges.
Kieran Mailey on 09 Sep 2020
Ten steps to extend grazing during autumn
After a wet start to September, Kieran Mailey outlines 10 steps to help extend the grazing season this autumn.
Darren Carty on 02 Sep 2020
Understanding the standard VAT rate reduction
From 1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021, the standard Irish rate of VAT will be reduced from 23% to 21%.
Aidan Brennan on 24 Aug 2020
Dairy management: preparing for another wet and windy week
High winds and heavy rain are forecast for the south coast again this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
Kieran Mailey on 05 Aug 2020
Setting up paddocks for creep grazing
Allowing calves to graze in front of cows will improve weight gains and helps to prepare young animals for weaning in autumn. Kieran Mailey reports.