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Sinn Féin calls on Minister to outline response to fodder shortage
Anne O'Donoghue
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture said there have been warnings about a possible fodder shortage in recent months and this is now the case for farmers in certain parts of the country.
12 March 2024 Management
Have finishing cattle feed and lying space?
Space requirements for feeding and lying have a big bearing on daily liveweight gain during the final intensive finishing period.
10 March 2024 Sucklers
Tips for managing spring-calving herds until turnout
Where spring-calving cows will be housed until April, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for indoor management.
Over 6,000 apply for vacant property grant
There has been good uptake of the vacant property refurbishment grant since it was made available to rural homes in November 2022.
6 March 2024 Property
Applying for the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
Martin Merrick highlights some of the eligible buildings, the criteria and the application process on applying for the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant.
6 March 2024 Buildings
Drogheda holding to fetch €44,000/ac
A non-residential farm on the southern outskirts of Drogheda has just come to the market and heads for online auction in mid-March. This is a farm that could punch above its size in the price stakes.
28 February 2024 CL-IFJHome
Keeping on top of calf creep management
Creep areas provide dry lying areas for young stock, which can help to improve calf health.
27 February 2024 Management
Over 500 septic tanks grants issued in three years
For 2024, there is an increased grant rate of up to €12,000 available to rural dwellers in certain parts of the country.
14 February 2024 Schemes
Small Kildare holding packs a mighty punch
New to the market, a 25ac residential holding on the outskirts of Kilcullen heads for auction next month. With a pair of houses included in the mix, this is a sale that could generate interest.
14 February 2024 For Sale
Watch: top-spec calf shed ramps up accommodation for 520-cow herd
With nearly all calves reared on the farm, good-quality accommodation for youngstock is a priority for the McGranes.
14 February 2024 Buildings
Ten tips to stretch straw for calving and lambing
With straw prices are at record highs and availability limited, Kieran Mailey outlines some options to stretch supplies this spring.
14 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Maps: vacant property grant applications and approvals per county
Donegal County Council had the highest number of vacant property grant applications of any local authority in the country.
10 February 2024 News