Housing
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Housing crisis is affecting students
For those who are attending college away from home this year the advice is to get cracking on securing your accommodation, writes Fiona Alston.
Aidan Brennan on 08 Sep 2021
Slurry figures set to change in December
A review of the technical tables relating to slurry is to be complete by December, which could alter the amount of slurry storage required for all livestock.
Kieran Mailey on 07 Sep 2021
Beef management: final call for fertiliser on grazing ground
The closed period for chemical fertiliser applications on grassland begins on 15 September, so final nitrogen dressing should be applied before this date.
on 01 Sep 2021
Step-by-step guide on taking BEEP-S faecal samples
Manus Connolly takes a look at getting BEEP faecal sampling right for this years BEEP-S programme
on 01 Sep 2021
Macra na Feirme committed to the development of rural housing
Macra na Feirme recently met with the Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Peter Burke and Senator Tim Lombard on the issue of one-off housing.
on 27 Aug 2021
Preparing for the challenges of winter housing starts with a PHD
The transition into housing is a risky time for first- and second-season grazing animals and there are so many things to consider.
Kieran Mailey on 21 Aug 2021
Beef management: five jobs to have cattle housing ready for winter
While housing is still a few weeks away, a wet autumn can force farmers to bring cattle inside earlier than planned. Outlined are five jobs to focus on in September to have sheds ready for winter.
Darren Carty on 21 Aug 2021
Determining straw requirements for winter housing and lambing
If next week’s upturn in the weather forecast materialises, a significant surge in harvesting of spring cereal crops is likely to take place, thus increasing the availability of straw.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Aug 2021
Beef management: don't delay with slurry spreading
Ground conditions are holding up and there are windows for slurry spreading, taking the pressure off storage tanks before the closed period begins in October.
Kieran Mailey on 07 Aug 2021
Beef management: five tips for managing autumn-calving cows
With autumn calving getting into full swing, outlined are five tips for managing cows at calving time.
Noel Bardon on 28 Jul 2021
Heat stress hits pig feed intakes
Heat stress has been a major issue on many pig farms over the past few weeks, as farmers took actions to reduce the impact on animal performance.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Impeccable attention to detail in Limerick
Aidan Brennan profiles the finalists in the Kerry Agribusiness Quality & Sustainability Awards.
David Wright on 21 Jul 2021
£12m for second tranche of Tier 2
Expressions of interest in the scheme must be submitted by 13 August 2021.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
UCD Students’ Union calls for more affordable campus accommodation
Affordability should be the primary driver when it comes to student accommodation and these concerns are being highlighted by the UCD Students’ Union, writes Fiona Alston
Sophie Finn on 14 Jul 2021
Cheap Irish Houses: a housing alternative
What began as the only solution to find a home due to being unable to afford a house in Wexford has turned into a passion for Maggie Molloy, who has helped many Irish people find their own cheap home.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 14 Jul 2021
Ministers summoned to answer questions over peat
Protesters from the horticulture sector were outside the Convention Centre this week to vent their frustration over a lack of peat to grow crops.
Darren Carty on 23 Jun 2021
New slurry system technology to reduce ammonia emissions
The Easyfix Slurry Technology has a claim to reduce ammonia emissions by 51% and improve nutrient content while also eliminating the need to agitate it.
Paul Mooney on 16 Jun 2021
Meath land guided at €22,700/ac
The 22ac is on the edge of Batterstown village, faces a housing estate and has development potential.
Aidan Brennan on 26 May 2021
Sustainability and slurry storage
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the issues and solutions when it comes to slurry storage requirements.
Kieran Mailey on 19 May 2021
Farmers' Q&A: dealing with low grass growth
As farmers struggle to keep grass in front of cattle, Kieran Mailey outlines advice to answer some of the more common questions being asked by herd owners.