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Shane Murphy on 21 Jul 2021
Allowdale Herefords set for second production sale
The north Cork herd is putting some of the best heifers in the group up for sale.
Matt Dempsey on 30 Jun 2021
Home Farm: keeping officially in line
An official-looking letter arrived which, as usual, I opened with some trepidation.
Gerald Potterton on 23 Jun 2021
Farmer Writes: looking back on weather records
It may seem as if field conditions are tougher year-on-year. However, a journey into historical weather records prove otherwise, writes Gerald Potterton.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jun 2021
Report: CAP has not made farming more climate friendly
The European Court of Auditors has raised a number of concerns that the next CAP will not help farmers to meet climate targets.
Gary Abbott on 09 Jun 2021
25 years of the Krone Big M
Krone introduced its first ever Big M self-propelled mower with 300hp 25 years ago this year. Gary Abbott looks at its evolution since.
Amy Forde on 07 Jun 2021
No plans to digitise eight million Land Commission records - Minister
Minister McConalogue said that the digitisation of records on such a vast scale “is not considered feasible” at this stage.
on 12 May 2021
Getting ready for Bord Bia audit
Bord Bia explains the main issues that arise in a Bord Bia audit and what do farmers have to do to be in compliance.
Amy Forde on 11 May 2021
Four vets suspended for professional misconduct in 2020 - Vet Council
Four vets had their registrations with the Veterinary Council of Ireland suspended for varying periods of time due to professional misconduct.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 07 Apr 2021
Apps for contractors that help eliminate paperwork
Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look at two Irish examples of smartphone apps that help make contractor’s lives easier when it comes to recording information during the busy seasons.
Peter McCann on 03 Apr 2021
Land Report: prices ease back by £325/ac in Derry
There were 52 pieces of land publicly put on the market in Derry last year, with the average lot size equating to 29 acres.
Peter McCann on 03 Apr 2021
Land Report: prices hit record high in Antrim
There were 2,484 acres of land publicly advertised for sale in Antrim last year, which is 414 acres less than 2019.
Darren Carty on 26 Mar 2021
BEEP-S screens now live on ICBF portal
Weights for cows and calves recorded on the same day can now be uploaded through the BEEP-S portal on the ICBF website.
Amy Forde on 17 Mar 2021
Lack of animal remedy records main issue in Bord Bia audits
A total of 197 herds were found to be ineligible for quality assurance certification last year due to critical or major non-compliances that were not rectified in the close-out period.
Darren Carty on 10 Mar 2021
Recording of organic fertiliser movements going online
A transitional period whereby the Department will accept both online and hardcopy records will be in place until 1 July 2021, after which date the online system will be mandatory.
Niall Hurson on 10 Mar 2021
Department moves organic fertiliser movement system online
The Department will accept both online declarations and paper forms until 1 July 2021, after which date, use of the new online system will be mandatory.
Letters to the Editor on 03 Mar 2021
Letter: complicated paperwork for Bord Bia audit
"How do they expect all elderly cattle farmers to be fully literate in computers and iPhones?" - Ken J Ashmore, Maganey, Co Kildare.
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
Free software still meets digital VAT rules
The use of bridging software for filing VAT returns will still be allowed when Making Tax Digital rules change in April 2021
Siobhán Walsh on 27 Jan 2021
Maize imports hit records in November, going over 200,000t
Overall maize imports are currently over 300,000t behind 2018 and over 200,000t behind 2019.
Peter McCann on 13 Jan 2021
Slurry export deadline is 31 January
The form is available on DAERA online services
Andy Doyle on 06 Jan 2021
Tillage Management: a wetter year, but not by much
This is an important time of the year for planning out the year ahead and to analyse crop and product options.