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Semple set for silage
The Dealer
Semple Stadium in Thurles hosted seven matches in the first eight weeks of the year and the surface is worse for wear, as a result.
13 March 2024 Dealer
Killavullen joins in on Cillian's celebrations
The good folk of Killavullen have been walking a little bit taller this week following the Oppenheimer star’s win.
21 February 2024 Dealer
New cup for Cork Summer Show
A renowned negotiator and lobbyist, Patrick J Manley was also a staunch advocate of agrarianism.
CAFRE conference to explore carbon challenge
A range of speakers will look at why carbon efficiency is important on-farm and what actions can be taken to reduce emissions.
7 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Mega trends in dairying worldwide
It’s simply frightening to learn about the 10,000 cow units that are now being established in China, writes Professor Gerry Boyle.
10 January 2024 Viewpoints
Cashflow planning is key on dairy farms
With dairy farmers continuing to operate below the cost of production, industry consultants stressed the importance of good cashflow planning this spring.
10 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Interest in switch to milk slows in 2023
Fewer farms have converted to milk production this year with a 20% drop on 2022 levels.
27 December 2023 Northern Ireland
IFJ Junior; the future of Crossmolina Charolais is bright
Shanon Kinahan recently caught up with 15-year-old Nigel Wood from the Crossmolina Charolais herd.
4 December 2023 Pedigree
Farmers will have 'stranded assets' if derogation drops to 170kg/ha
Speaking at Dairy Day in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Thursday, Flanagan estimated that since the abolition of the milk quotas, that €1bn has been spent on stainless steel at co-op level.
29 November 2023 News
Elected officials get cold shoulder from angry farmers in Clonakilty
Over 250 farmers gathered at Clonakilty IFA's dairy conference on Monday night and the mood was sombre, following confirmation last week that there the is no leeway regarding the nitrates derogation.
29 November 2023 News
Climate shaming farmers the wrong approach – Taoiseach
When you try to shame people, you don’t get them onside, you get their backs up, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the ICMSA AGM. Amy Forde and Pat O'Toole report.
22 November 2023 Climate and environment
Ethical dairying - how does it work?
Declan Collins travels to Scotland to see what's happening on the Ethical Dairy farm and examines recent research results from Teagasc on leaving dairy calves with cows.
21 November 2023 Breeding & health