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IFJ Junior: Get to know FCJ Bunclody's agricultural science class
Sarah McIntosh
Have you considered studying Ag Science for the leaving certificate? Sarah McIntosh travelled to FCJ Bunclody Secondary School, Co Wexford to speak to students about their experience with the subject
5 December 2023 News
IFJ Junior: Tasty family fun in your kitchen with Donal Skeehan
Donal Skehan’s new cookbook, Home Kitchen, is full of everyday recipes for the whole family to enjoy cooking and eating together, writes Dee Laffan.
4 December 2023 Pedigree
IFJ Junior; the future of Crossmolina Charolais is bright
Shanon Kinahan recently caught up with 15-year-old Nigel Wood from the Crossmolina Charolais herd.
IFJ Junior: Using solar panels to make energy from sunlight
Solar panels are becoming very common on farms, homes and schools. Stephen Robb explains how they work.
3 December 2023 News
IFJ Junior: Hiding in the hay meadows... the books that bring nature to life
Shane Casey’s books are a fun and interesting way to learn about Irish wildlife and have the added benefit of being dyslexia-friendly.
IFJ Junior: Harry Ryan has a bright future in agri-photography
Based on his family farm near Fethard, Co Tipperary, 13-year-old Harry Ryan is making a name for himself as a budding agri-photographer and videographer.
2 December 2023 News
IFJ Junior: Supporting Irish vegetable growers and producers
It is very important that we support Irish growers and producers by buying Irish and buying in season.
IFJ Junior: What is milk recording and why do we do it?
Declan Collins takes a look at milk recording in dairy herds and why its important going forward
2 December 2023 Young stock
IFJ Junior: what is TAMS and how does it work?
TAMS is a popular grant scheme for farmers to improve their farm facilities. Martin Merrick outlines the ins and outs of what TAMS is and how you can apply.
2 December 2023 Buildings
IFJ Junior: How Ireland and Rwanda differ when it comes to cattle
As the weather is getting colder, Professor Tommy Boland explains the reasons why we house our animals inside over winter.
IFJ Junior: five tips to start your calf-rearing enterprise
Buying a few dairy-bred calves is a good way to start off your farming career
30 November 2023 News
Young farmer writes: tractors and year round milking
Two young farmers, Peter Kilcullen (10) in Co Sligo and Donnacha Ames (8) in Co Roscommon, tell us about their farming systems and their passions in life.
29 November 2023 News