Grazing system

Nitrates: new rules for land more than 30km from main holding

The rules for farmers availing of a Nitrates derogation place a maximum stocking rate limit of 170kg/ha organic nitrogen on such lands

NITRATES 15 June 2025

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Beef and sheep farm striving for 365 days outside

Beef and sheep farm striving for 365 days outside

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 June 2025

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

MANAGEMENT 31 May 2025

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

SUCKLERS 12 March 2025

Companion forages can lift net profit by upwards of €100/ha

Companion forages can lift net profit by upwards of €100/ha

Companion forages can lift net profit by upwards of €100/ha

GRASS & FEEDING 12 February 2025

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Robots reduce the workload on Cork farm

Robots reduce the workload on Cork farm

A look at Kelly's farm near Kinsale where three DeLaval robots were installed for the 180 cow herd.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 1 January 1970

Finishing up to 800 pedigree Limousins cattle in western France

Finishing up to 800 pedigree Limousins cattle in western France

Beef farmers in the West of France have also affected by the heavy rainfall this year. Sarah McIntosh met with beef finishers outside Nantes to discuss their fattening system

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families