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The Big Dealer: Lakeland to cut board members
Larry's workers get beef bonus, the doctor and the dairy farmer, animal activits ethics questioned, Kerry CEO's pay and more in this week's Big Dealer.
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FBD Insurance postpones AGM and €35m dividend payout
Farmers shareholders in FBD were looking forward to a dividend payment of €1 per share but this is now paused.
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New farming models and native woodland expansion needed – review
The interim review of the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021 has found that “more needs to be done to reverse the trends in biodiversity loss”.
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Nutrition maximises breeding efficiency
Breeding is a crucial time in the farm calendar. The success of your breeding season is dependent on a number of factors within your control, including nutrition.
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the extraordinary week that was for farming
With COVID-19 restrictions tightened across Ireland and Europe, we discuss the key changes, writes Jack Kennedy.
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Farmers will be told if milk capacity is constrained – ICOS
For now, all plants are operating normally and farmers need to ensure that cows are in good condition for the breeding season, so that should be the priority on farms, ICOS president says.
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Mart prices: calf prices hold firm in Carnew under new trading protocols
Matthew Halpin reports on calf prices in Carnew Mart on Wednesday. This report is powered by the MartBids app.
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Welcome to the National Dairy Council
At the NDC, we put our members’ and stakeholders’ needs first. Due to the global pandemic that is Covid-19, NDC staff are working remotely. Our work continues to promote the voice of Irish dairy.
Sheep prices: trade experiences slight recovery
The trade has at least stabilised after last week’s collapse, with quotes this week increasing by 10c/kg to 20c/kg on the back of tighter supplies and improved market demand.
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Nutrition maximises breeding efficiency
Breeding is a crucial time in the farm calendar. The success of your breeding season is dependent on a number of factors within your control, including nutrition.
Choosing the right solar PV system is critical to maximising energy generation.
Farmers more than anyone know the importance that the quality of products can have on the longevity and quality of a machine or other purchase.
Welcome to the National Dairy Council
At the NDC, we put our members’ and stakeholders’ needs first. Due to the global pandemic that is Covid-19, NDC staff are working remotely. Our work continues to promote the voice of Irish dairy.
Monaghan-based round baling specialists
Tom Tierney and his nephew Niall Boylan provide a specialised round baling contractor service in the north Monaghan region.
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We discuss mart closures, Garda checkpoints and the collapse in beef prices with Caitriona Morrissey.
We also hear from Justin McCarthy and Lorcan Allen on where to next for food production in Ireland, under the shadow of Covid-19.
Bord Bia’s CEO, Tara McCarthy also joins us to fill us in on what they are doing to promote Irish food both at home and abroad during the current crisis.
Increasing our bodies’ strength and immunity is more important now than ever. By taking control of the breath you can feel as though you are taking back control of your situation, as well as strengthening the lungs. Yoga can be used to free up the body and focus the mind. Yoga instructor Sarah Lennon guides us through some basic postures.
Our photographers were across Ireland to capture farming in action
Sacrolyte provides 4 in 1 combination of electrolytes, energy, B-vitamins and a unique gelling agent. It is a complete feeding stuff recommended for the stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance in young calves and pigs. It may be used in case of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea). Univet products are available through Animal Health Outlets nationwide.
Derek Robinson and his family have been self-isolating on their farm in Co Down.
Dairy, beef and sheep farmers are managing new coronavirus guidelines alongside farming at a very busy time of the year. The Irish Farmers Journal team take you through what's happening on farm.
Navigating through challenging times from a policy, politics and trade flow point of view with Justin McCarthy, Phelim O’Neill and Caitriona Morrissey.
Raine McKeever, age six, likes to make bread with her mommy. She also likes eating the bread with sausages. Baking buns is another favourite but that’s for the weekend #treattime.
Description: Maeve Kennedy, age six, is spending her time off school in the kitchen with her mom. Learning to cook is an invaluable life skill!
Aidan Brennan visits the Breen farm on 24th March 2020
Aurivo marts to re-open Monday
Aurivo marts are to re-open in a restricted way starting Monday, writes Jack Kennedy.
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On test: Honda Foreman TRX520
Honda recently launched its most powerful farm quad yet, the Foreman TRX520 which is set to replace the long serving TRX500 model. Gary Abbott got the opportunity to put it through its paces.
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Cork contractor improves efficiency with one-pass drill
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Padraig Noonan from Noonan Agri Contractors in Cork, to find out how his Lemken Solitair 25 six metre one pass is performing.
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IFA potato report: early main crop planting in full swing
IFA potato market report Tuesday 01/04/2020.
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Coronavirus: Cereals 2020 cancelled
The decision was made to cancel the major UK arable event but will instead stream some of the planned content online.
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