Thursday, 14 December

Limerick IFA county executive meeting 8.30pm. Woodlands House Hotel, Adare.

Farm Rights Group national public meeting – Four movement rule and new suckler cow scheme 8.30pm. Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Enq: 086-814 9970

Friday, 15 December

Farm Rights Group national public meeting – Four movement rule and new suckler cow scheme 8.30pm. Auburn Lodge, Ennis, Co Clare. Enq: 086-8149970

Sunday, 17 December

Wexford IFA Live Animal Crib and visit by Santa 12-3pm. At the Farm Centre, Enniscorthy. Enq: Barbara 053-9233090

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Association of Farm & Factory Contractors Ireland (FCI) conference Contracting - A vision for the Future 12pm - 9pm. National Show Centre, Swords, Co Dublin. A mix of exhibitors and over 30 seminars. Fee: €20 with free car parking and refreshments. Info and pre-register 087-755 1111 or email info@farmcontractors.ie

Thursday, 11 January

CAFRE/UASS/UFU Arable conference. 9.30am. Greenmount Campus.

Wednesday, 17 January

Irish Grassland Association dairy conference, Charleville Park Hotel. Enq: 087-962 6483. Book tickets www.irishgrassland.com/events-and-reviews/dairy-conference.asp

Wednesday, 31 January

Teagasc National Tillage Conference 10am-5pm. Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny. See: www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/?view=day&month=1&day=31&year=2018&