Management
Neil Maher on 07 May 2021
Agri jobs: farm managers and tractor drivers wanted
We take a look at the latest jobs on offer in the agri sector. This week, farm manager and yard worker positions are available.
Adam Woods on 07 May 2021
Farm Tech Talk: The Livestock SHow
Check out this week's episode of Farm Tech Talk here.
Siobhán Walsh on 07 May 2021
Ploughing grass could result in the sequestration of more carbon
New research from Teagasc has shown that deep ploughing of grassland could result in 1t/ha more carbon being sequestered on reseeded grassland.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Liquid N: why the return in popularity?
There’s a renewed interest in liquid nitrogen at present and lots of different options are available to farmers.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
McCormick takes wraps off 75hp X5.085
McCormick have just unveiled its 75hp X5.085, a new model that’s positioned between the firms X4 Stage V and the future X5 Stage V range.
Kieran Mailey on 05 May 2021
10 steps to tightening the calving period
Tightening the calving period can remove cows that consistently calve late every year. Kieran Mailey outlines 10 steps to shortening the calving period.
Adam Woods on 05 May 2021
Tullamore Farm 2020 financial analysis
Adam Woods takes a look at the 2020 financial performance on Tullamore Farm.
Adam Woods on 05 May 2021
Beef Management: grass growth issues, breeding and BPS applications
Adam Woods has advice on grass growth, breeding and getting your BPS form submitted in this week's beef management notes.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Tillage Management: crops progressing well despite the recent cold
The recent dry spell has helped get work up to date but now crops need a period of kind growth weather to enable them to build their yield potential.
Aidan Brennan on 05 May 2021
Dairy Management: breeding, reseeding and calf health
Aidan Brennan advises farmers against using blanket progesterone treatment during the breeding season.
Darren Carty on 05 May 2021
Sheep Management: drafting lambs, grass tetany and lactating yearlings
The current positive sheep trade can be prolonged where lambs are moved at optimum weights and free sheepmeat coming onto the market from overweight carcases is avoided.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Managing tight grass supplies in Derry
Grass supplies are under pressure on Dairylink farms, writes programme adviser Aidan Cushnahan.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Digital tax should not be feared, says accountant
Filing income tax records online every three months could lead to better cashflow management within farm businesses, a local accountant has suggested.
Adam Woods on 05 May 2021
Watch back: Tullamore Farm Virtual Series
Adam Woods takes a look back at the four webinars in the Tullamore Farm webinar series
Peter McCann on 04 May 2021
Dairylink: plans for first silage and reseeding
John Oliver is planning to harvest first-cut silage on his farm in mid-May.
Adam Woods on 04 May 2021
Watch back: Tullamore Farm Webinar - 2020 financial review and next steps
Adam Woods previews Tuesday’s final instalment in the Tullamore Farm webinar series.
Declan Marren on 02 May 2021
Bulls v steers: can the efficiencies be ignored?
Declan Marren takes a look at what the research says on the comparison of bulls and steers on both production and meat quality aspects.
Declan Marren on 01 May 2021
Thrive weekly roundup: managing the calf weaning process
This week's Thrive roundup focuses on minimising performance loss at weaning, while the demo farm weaned the oldest batches of calves.
Kieran Mailey on 01 May 2021
Five tips for making farms a safe workplace
With many farmers preoccupied with calving and fieldwork, it is easy to forget about safety measures. Outlined are five areas to always keep safety in mind.
Adam Woods on 30 Apr 2021
Looking for grass and cows in heat on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checks in with Shaun Diver to see what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.