Livestock
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Blockchain technology and its role in sustainable farming
Blockchain technology can play a role in improving the sustainability of farms, writes James Healy, IP and business development manager at VistaMilk SFI Research Centre.
Adam Woods on 13 Oct 2021
Beef Trends: prime cattle supply drops
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2021
Lower risk of fluke forecasted for NI farms
Farmers are being advised to use diagnostic tests on livestock before making decisions about fluke treatments.
Kieran Mailey on 12 Oct 2021
Beef management: final call for slurry spreading
With the closed period for slurry spreading coming into effect this week, make the most of dry weather to get tanks fully emptied.
Declan O'Brien on 11 Oct 2021
ICMSA urges TDs to block livestock number cap
Pat McCormack has called on Dáil deputies to defend the interests of Irish agriculture and prevent restrictions being placed on the sector.
Caoimhe Harney on 09 Oct 2021
Just four farmers received payments under the agroforestry scheme last year
There is an extremely low uptake in the agroforestry grant scheme, despite the widely renowned benefits of the silvopastural grazing method.
Gary Abbott on 06 Oct 2021
Bale shears: options on the Irish market
Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott take a look at the various bale shears options available to Irish farmers.
John Sleigh on 06 Oct 2021
Scottish red meat exports down 40%
The impact of Brexit has caused a drop of 40% in meat exports from Scotland to Europe.
Peter McCann on 06 Oct 2021
‘This farm isn’t a job or a business, it’s everything’
Peter McCann reviews Bella Bathurst’s latest book, Field Work, which highlights the many challenges of livestock farming.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Oct 2021
Global Report: news snippets from around the world
Brief news points from the USA, China, Uruguay and Australia.
David Wright on 06 Oct 2021
Huge potential to lower emissions, claims AFBI scientist
Beef farmers can no longer ignore messages around efficiency. David Wright reports.
Caoimhe Harney on 04 Oct 2021
Tips: how to improve farm fire safety
This week is the start of National Fire Safety Week and the Irish Farmers Journal is providing tips on how to prevent fires on your farm.
Caoimhe Harney on 04 Oct 2021
Majority of farms well stocked with fodder – Teagasc survey
The Teagasc fodder survey shows that the national picture is secure, but a small percentage of farms have significant fodder deficits.
The Dealer on 29 Sep 2021
A busy weekend in Cork
The Dealer sees that it's going to be a busy weekend for Cork Marts with a few big sales taking place this weekend.
The Dealer on 29 Sep 2021
DAERA chief makes impression at Balmoral
The new Interim Permanent Secretary broke bread with industry representatives at Balmoral Show.
Caoimhe Harney on 25 Sep 2021
Agroforestry could be answer to carbon-neutral farming
Studies show that farmers who use the silvopastoral agroforestry system significantly extend their grazing periods and reduce fodder costs.
Rachel Donovan on 23 Sep 2021
Three cows killed on N7 in Tipperary
A vehicle collided with a number of livestock on Thursday morning in Tipperary.
Peter McCann on 22 Sep 2021
No slurry exemption if waiting on a new tanker
The high demand for low-emission slurry spreading equipment has led to delays with machinery manufacturers.
Shane Murphy on 22 Sep 2021
Balmoral Show cattle results take two
A further five beef breeds took centre stage on the cattle greens on Wednesday evening.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Animal-handling innovation 10 years in the making
Laois farmer Seamus Dunne’s animal-handling invention took 10 years to perfect but has now turned into a business venture for him, writes Stephen Robb.