Galway
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 14 Apr 2021
Pasture rejuvenation tools: Alstrong Actus T
Galway-based engineering firm Alstrong offers the Actus T, which is designed as a one-pass solution to sow seed into ploughed ground, burn off or existing pasture.
Gary Abbott on 14 Apr 2021
Pasture rejuvenation tools: SMS
DH Farm Machinery, the Irish importer of SMS cultivation euipment, offers predominantly two machines for rejuvenating old pastures, the SMS Teran N and the SSD 300 Direct Drill.
Amy Forde on 14 Apr 2021
Galway-Athlone greenway route to wait for landowner consultation
Project liaison officers will visit farmers and landowners to explore route options for the greenway when public health guidelines allow.
Amy Forde on 13 Apr 2021
Wanted: farmers for results-based pilot corncrake scheme
The €5.8m Corncrake Life Project will run over the next five years and is looking for expressions of interest from farmers for 2021.
Janine Kennedy on 07 Apr 2021
Bird in the kitchen
Christine Walsh has worked her way through some of the world’s best kitchens, but the Tipperary native’s best times were always spent in Galway. After some time away, she is back in the West as head c
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
Irish Water asks farmers if they need to use pesticides
Research has found that MCPA, used in spray to control thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.
Adam Woods on 30 Mar 2021
Irish Aberdeen Angus Association appoints new general manager
The Irish Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society has announced the appointment of a new general manager to oversee its operations and newly-licenced herdbook.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Mar 2021
Wind warning to hit northwest coast
Speeds of up to 50km/h to 60km/h are expected to hit certain counties along the northwest coast.
Paul Mooney on 25 Mar 2021
Land Report: small recovery in Galway prices
It was the first increase in average farmland price in the county in six years.
Amy Forde on 21 Mar 2021
Flood relief scheme proposed to help south Galway farms
A feasibility study has proposed a flood solution scheme in south Galway which would see flooding alleviated in the area which has been hit with severe flooding events.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Mar 2021
New Schaffer dealer in the west
Schaffer Ireland have just appointed Galway-based Paraic Dwyer Agri & Auto Parts as an agent for the Schäffer range of loaders.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Mar 2021
Professional advice for choosing and maintaining tyres
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kevin Burke from Kevin Burke Tyres in Galway who offers readers some tips and advice on choosing the right tyres and how to help increase tyre longevity.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Mar 2021
Easyfix acquires low-emission slurry management system
Easyfix, the Galway-based agribusiness, has acquired a new slurry management system which dramatically reduces ammonia emissions from stored slurry.
Katriona Kinsella on 03 Mar 2021
My Farming Week: Donal Monaghan, Ardgaineen, Claregalway, Co Galway
Galway farmer Donal Monaghan is in the middle of lambing season and has just under 40 ewes left to lamb.
Niall Hurson on 28 Feb 2021
Galway farmer offers €1K reward for recovery of stolen ewes
The farmer involved believes sheep should be electronically chipped to help prevent such thefts.
Shane Murphy on 17 Feb 2021
Camera at the Mart: weanlings pass €3/kg in Loughrea Mart
The special sale of weanlings at the Galway mart was met with a lively demand, resulting in a clearance of over 95%.
Niall Hurson on 17 Feb 2021
In-lamb ewes stolen from retiring Galway farmer
The farmer involved believes sheep should be electronically chipped to help prevent such thefts.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 16 Feb 2021
Weather warning: gusts of up to 100km/h expected
A weather warning is in effect for Donegal, Galway and Mayo.
Amy Forde on 14 Feb 2021
Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for four counties for Monday night.
Janine Kennedy on 10 Feb 2021
Bringing the party to you
With a fleet of three tiny, mobile pubs, The Shebeen on Wheels is the ultimate party-maker, writes Janine Kennedy