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Farmers can now access N and P statements up to June
Noel Bardon
The interim statements have been calculated off existing excretion figures and not the ones proposed by the Department of Agriculture earlier this year.
17 July 2024 Pedigree
Dondale hosts 2024 IHFA open day
Adam Woods reports from the IHFA national open day held on the Dondale Farm in Co Kildare last week.
15 July 2024 Podcast
Young Stock Podcast: diversifying farm into anaerobic digestion
Stephen Robb talks to tillage and dairy farmer Colm Carpenter about his decision to develop an anaerobic digestion plant, what it means for farmers, and how to get the dairy industry involved.
Youngstock Podcast: building a successful business from bale handlers
Gary Abbott talks to Kerry native owner and founder of JM Agri Design Joe Moynihan, a company now known best for its elephant trunk-style bale handlers.
3 June 2024 News
Youngstock Podcast: 'world’s most boring' Tik Tok star entertaining thousands
Martin Merrick talks to Micheal Quinn, a professional photographer, sheep farmer and Tik Tok star whose humorous videos and vlogging entertain thousands from across the globe.
27 May 2024 Podcast
All-Ireland young stockperson for 2024 to be crowned in Tullow
Adam Woods has details of this year’s Irish Farmers Journal/Irish Shows Association/FBD all-Ireland young stockperson competition, which was launched last week.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Youngstock Podcast: working with farmers to develop solar farms
Stephen Robb talks to Robyn Kelly, project developer with Lightsource bp, about her role in working with farmers to develop solar farms.
22 April 2024 Podcast
Renewables podcasts to catch up on
From solar panels to biomethane, Stephen Robb spoke to several developers and renewable energy experts over the past few weeks. Here’s how to listen to the podcasts.
17 April 2024 Renewables
Emerald Expo show launched
Adam Woods attended the launch of the Emerald Expo in Virginia in Co Cavan last week.
3 April 2024 Pedigree
Spotting a sick animal on a dairy farm
Aidan Brennan looks at the signs of ill health and the best way to spot them on dairy farms.
2 March 2024 Animal Health
Young Stock Podcast: bringing the first farm walk and talk to Co Donegal
Catch up with Robert Corroon, education and events officer with Agri Aware ahead of this year’s farm walk and talk series.
26 February 2024 Podcast
Watch: top-spec calf shed ramps up accommodation for 520-cow herd
With nearly all calves reared on the farm, good-quality accommodation for youngstock is a priority for the McGranes.
14 February 2024 Buildings