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Royal shepherd wanted
The Dealer
King Charles is advertising for a shepherd to tend to his flock of 2,000 Aberfields at Sandringham Estate.
2 October 2024 Farm machinery
Mayo farmer saving 60% on time and 20% on material with straw blower
Mayo dairy farmer Keith O’Boyle purchased a new VDMJ straw blower 12 months ago and claims that the machine is saving 60% on time and 20% on material. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
25 September 2024 News
Tirlán suppliers spending €90m leasing land
Brian Hanrahan, head of milk pool development, said that the cost of renting land equates to about 3c/l.
Agri Careers: great strides made towards equality with new HR policy
Changes to parental leave and maternity protection have come into effect and are a ‘progressive move’ according to CIPD Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 September 2024 News
English ministers plan to end badger cull
Culling of badgers in England is to finish by the end of the current UK parliament, government minsters have said.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: trip to Tipp got me thinking
A discussion group visit to the Teagasc dairy calf to beef farm in Tipperary got Tommy Moyles wondering how it fits into the future of Irish farming.
4 September 2024 Farmer Writes
New seasonal work visa scheme aimed at easing agriculture labour shortage
Scheme will initially be for horticulture sector only, before being widened to other areas.
29 August 2024 News
Farming with military precision in Kells
The National Sheep Association held its AGM on the farm of Roger and Hilary Bell last week. Peter McCann reports
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Facilities key to enjoyable and safe farming
While it is tough to do so with profit margins squeezed, investing in good facilities makes farming a much more enjoyable occupation.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
Farm fencing costs: TAMS costs out of kilter
Martin Merrick looks at where actual costs lie as regards TAMS, as both posts and wire costs increase.
14 August 2024 Infrastructure
Farmer Writes: farming is at a spaghetti junction
Is the appetite there to retain agricultural economic activity in the peripheral parts of the country, wonders Tommy Moyles.
7 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer views at Tullow Mart: 'good sheep are scarce'
Grace Hoare spoke to a number of sheep farmers at the Tullow Sheep Breeders Association premier sale on Wednesday about the future of sheep farming.
7 August 2024 News