Harvesting Costello winter wheat in Co Tipperary
John Hanrahan from Loughryan, Grange, Co Tipperary, harvesting the last of his Costello winter wheat with his trusty Deutz Fahr M3570 combine. The crop produced 98t from 20 acres and came in at 16% moisture and 76 KPH. John has been harvesting crops for himself and neighbours for the last 61 years and has seen many changes in the tillage industry in that time. \ Donal O'Leary
Corncrake-friendly mowing in Co Mayo
Corncrake specialist Liam Loftus with Belmullet farmer Leonard Gilbert corncrake-friendly mowing in Belmullet, Co Mayo. The field is being cut in a manner to help protect important wildlife such as the corncrake. The cutting starts in the middle and works toward the edges, providing an escape route for birds. \ Michael McLaughlin
Cattle farmer Anthony Ryan leading his herd out to fresh grazing in Co Galway
Cattle farmer Anthony Ryan leading his herd of Simnental, Limousin and Belgian Blue-cross maiden heifers out to fresh grazing in Greenhouse, Craughwell, Co Galway. \ David Ruffles
The new JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder
James McGrath and Ned Kelly on Ned's farm at Ballycommon, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie
The new JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder on Ned Kelly’s farm in Co Tipperary. Having this feeder installed has many advantages, such as reducing labour, saving time, identifying under-performing calves and more. \ Odhran Ducie
Flooding in Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal
Torrential rain wreaked havoc in Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal.
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