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Bord Bia Market Insights: Irish beef in the Philippines, South Korea and Japan

Beef consumption in Asian markets is increasing making it a target for Irish export growth in coming years.

WEBINARS

Jack Kennedy

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show

Weekly round-up of advice and discussion for livestock farmers all around Ireland.

Adam Woods

Tullamore Breeding Webinar Q&A: managing AI and focusing on maternal traits

Adam Woods takes a look at some of the questions and answers that came in at Tuesday night’s Tullamore farm series breeding webinar.

Declan Marren

Watch back: Tullamore Farm suckler breeding webinar

Watch Tuesday night's suckler breeding webinar where all aspects of the breeding programme on Tullamore Farm were discussed.

Adam Woods

Watch live: Tullamore Farm breeding webinar

Watch the Tullamore Farm breeding webinar, which covers the farm's breeding plans for 2021.

MART REPORTS

Tommy Moyles

Beef calf prices holding very firm in Bandon despite rise in numbers

Beef-cross calf numbers continue to increase in Bandon, but, despite this, there has been little to no effect on prices.

Declan Marren

Steady trade for calves continues

As we enter April, calf prices remain strong, with good demand for almost all types of calves in the market.

Darren Carty

Camera at the Mart: record sheep and dairy trade in New Ross

Factory agents were even fitter for fleshed hoggets and lambs, while a production sale of 58 quality British Friesian first calvers averaged over €2,000 per head.

Shane Murphy

Camera at the Mart: traditional-sired stock in demand in Castleisland

Buyers were seeking out Angus and Hereford cattle last week in Castleisland Mart.

BEEF

Adam Woods

Beef prices: quotes all up as UK demand drives the trade

Tommy Moyles

Beef calf prices holding very firm in Bandon despite rise in numbers

Niall Hurson

Tractors account for almost one in three work-related deaths involving vehicles

Declan Marren

Thrive: hitting growth targets with yearlings at grass

FARM PROGRAMMES

BEEF

Tullamore Farm

DAIRY

Dairylink Ireland

SHEEP

NI Sheep Programme

BEEF

Thrive dairy calf to beef

DAIRY

Niall Hurson

Tractors account for almost one in three work-related deaths involving vehicles

Agriculture was highlighted as the most dangerous sector in which to work in terms of vehicle safety.

Jack Kennedy

Glanbia moves on March milk price

Increased consumption of fresh dairy produce in China has been a key factor driving higher pricing this year, Glanbia chair John Murphy said.

Aidan Brennan

Glanbia reference allowance letters sent on Monday

Amy Forde

Gardaí investigating collision between milk tanker and van

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Always think safety first with machinery and electricity

Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager outlines invaluable advice and tips to keep farmers safe when operating machinery.

SHEEP

Darren Carty

Sheep price update: hoggets hit €8/kg and spring lambs rise to €8.50/kg

Darren Carty

France regains position of top farmgate sheep price

Amy Forde

IFA tells farmers to sell hard as spring lambs make €8.50/kg

Jack Kennedy

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show

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RESOURCES

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ANIMAL HEALTH

Barry Cassidy

Key antibiotic in human health to be discontinued for animals

Stakeholders in the animal health sector have voluntarily agreed to cease the use of colistin in animals.

Niall Hurson

Farmers are highly conscious of correct antibiotic use – ICSA

The ICSA has said that farmers are highly conscious of all the issues surrounding the management and correct use of antibiotics on farm.

Peter McCann

Avoiding wormer resistance on dairy farms

Dairylink farmers are planning to make more use of faecal egg counts during the 2021 grazing season. Peter McCann reports

Amy Forde

Dog control unit seeks to move to Agriculture House

Dog control is currently the responsibility of the Department of Community and Rural Affairs.

SPONSORED

Bord Bia Market Insights: Irish beef in the Philippines, South Korea and Japan

Beef consumption in Asian markets is increasing making it a target for Irish export growth in coming years.

SPONSORED

Always think safety first with machinery and electricity

Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager outlines invaluable advice and tips to keep farmers safe when operating machinery.

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Maiden heifers: laying the foundation for a successful breeding programme

With less than four weeks to go until breeding season kicks off, it's so important to take full advantage of the narrow window to get cows back in calf, especially if targeting a 365-day calving interval.

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On this week’s show, we talk suckler breeding with Adam Woods, where lamb prices are going with Darren Carty and pre-breeding checks with the dairy herd with Aidan Brennan.

Agricultural science case study videos: This week, we have the sixth case study video from sheep farmer Joanne Devaney, as part of Irish Farmers Journal agricultural science study guides 2020/2021 for Leaving Certificate students.Topics discussed in these videos includes: Preparations for lambing, advantages and disadvantages of lambing outdoors, breed selection, diets and finally, essential products to assist with lambing, and how they help.

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Aidan Brennan is joined by Bernard Stack, InTouch Feeding Specialist at Alltech. Bernard discusses the importance of Rumen health, one of their key areas for their BEAT THE DROP programme which shares management tips and advice with farmers in managing and maintaining milk solids. If you have a question for the Alltech nutrition team you can contact them by clicking here: https://share.hsforms.com/1XcduwwWyTPWpyXl0cBk8Swfz5f

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Jack Kennedy is joined by John O’Loughlin, Sustainability and Technical Specialist at Grassland AGRO. John discusses closing ground for silage.

On this week’s show, we talk to Adam Woods about calf health problems, record lamb prices with Darren Carty and Glanbia peak rules with Aidan Brennan. We also talk grassland with Bernard Stack from Alltech and closing for silage with John O’Loughlin from Grassland AGRO.

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In the latest instalment of our Agricultural Science Study Guides, Jim Power is joined by Aidan Brennan, Dairy Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, to discuss food production.

Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney host the Irish Farmers Journal’s very first virtual machinery day. In Episode 2, Gary and Peter trial a number of bale shears available on the Irish market. They also take a look at what Brexit means when it comes to the importation of farm machinery. The team also host a lively discussion to talk all things innovation. Across the day on www.farmersjournal.ie, they will be discussing many of the pressing issues and hot topics within the industry at the minute. This includes interviews with farmers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders from across the country. Supported by Enterprise Ireland

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In our first episode, Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney travel to the Irish Farmers Journal suckler and sheep demonstration farm in Tullamore, Co Offaly, to compare and contrast the various low emission slurry (LESS) application methods in two trial plots. We then head west to the manufacturing hub that is Co Mayo to Malone Farm Machinery. Rounding up or first programme, we head to north Co Cork to discuss GPS systems and their benefits in aiding the precise application of costly inputs. Supported by Enterprise Ireland.

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On 30th March 2021, Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney will host the Irish Farmers Journal’s very first virtual machinery day. Across the day on www.farmersjournal.ie, they will be discussing many of the pressing issues and hot topics within the industry at the minute. This includes interviews with farmers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders from across the country.

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Stephen Robb talks to Teagasc’s Jimmy Staples about how to spot blackgrass in your fields this spring.

AGRIBUSINESS

Phelim O'Neill

Technical solutions can make Brexit work

The EU-UK Northern Ireland trade relationship is both complex and sensitive and requires a bespoke rather than an off-the-shelf solution.

Amy Forde

Ornua appoints two independent non-executive directors

Ornua owns the Kerrygold brand and exports Irish dairy products worldwide. It has appointed two new non-executive directors.

Jack Kennedy

Speculation that Kerry Co-op bid for dairy business has been submitted

If the bid is successful, this would see the dairy processing assets of Kerry Group move to a joint venture (JV) structure with Kerry Co-op.

Phelim O'Neill

South Korea in final stages of approving Irish beef exports

Beef from cattle under 30 months is in the final stages of gaining approval for export to South Korea. Phelim O'Neill and Amy Forde report.

TILLAGE

Stephen Robb

Arable April: 10 years of precision nitrogen application in Waterford

Katriona Kinsella

In Pictures: Arable April kicks off across the country

Pat O'Toole

Farmers with oats first in line if straw scheme is oversubscribed

Stephen Robb

Grain Trends: demand slows but prospects still good

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Major products are tough, simple and reliable

“Our machines are built to last, so we make every effort to design and use premium components and processes to improve performance and increase lifespan,” says Martin Walsh at the Mayo-based company.

MACHINERY

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Massey Ferguson 8S Series scoops Red Dot award

Massey Ferguson has just been awarded a Red Dot Award for Product Design for its MF 8S Series of tractors.

Gary Abbott

Weidemann adds updated 1390 Hoftrac to its range

Weidemann has updated its Hoftrac line up with the relaunch of the 1390 to replace its current 1380 model.

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Machinery industry in Europe is ‘completely in the boom’ – CEMA

CEMA, the association representing the European agricultural machinery industry, latest market trends report shows that the machinery industry in Europe is ‘completely in the boom’.

PEDIGREE

Shane Murphy

Charolais sell to €4,800 in Carrick

The second round of the April sales in Carrick-on-Shannon took place over the weekend, with a strong trade for continental bulls.

PROPERTY

Paul Mooney

Small farms going under the hammer in the east

Quinn Property will be auction two different farms later this month. One is in Wexford with a house and farmyard, the other is an upland Wicklow farm suited for grazing or forestry.

Paul Mooney

Five blocks of land for sale in Cavan

The largest farm is 57ac and it has a cattle yard with slatted shed and silage pit.

Paul Mooney

104ac farm for auction in Co Meath

This is prime beef fattening land but it's also just two fields away from large industrial developments.

BUILDINGS

Darren Carty

Sheep housing: how do slatted floors compare to straw, sawdust and paper?

A recent study undertaken by the Welsh Farming Connect programme assessed the performance of slatted floors compared to straw, sawdust and paper bedding materials.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Stephen Robb

Arable April: 10 years of precision nitrogen application in Waterford

Cappoquin Estate tillage manager John Collins has been to the forefront of precision nitrogen application for a decade, writes Stephen Robb.

Niall Hurson

Professor Gerry Boyle to retire as Teagasc director

During Professor Boyle’s term at the helm, Teagasc has experienced many profound changes from the moratorium on recruitment and wage cuts in the wake of the 2009 recession to the current pandemic.

FORESTRY

Donal Magner

Full-time external project manager for Project Woodland

Department engages external project manager and systems analyst with sanction being approved for full-time project director.

Donal Magner

Safeguarding forests against fire

Call for vigilance and adherence to law to prevent forest fires.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Peter McCann

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland

Kieran Mailey

Beef trade set to hit 400p/kg

A surge in processing demand, along with tighter supplies of finished cattle, is lifting beef prices in NI

SCOTLAND

John Sleigh

Scottish Prices: base price of £4.12/kg for R grades in Scotland

Strong hogget trade and rising beef price for Scottish farmers selling livestock.

John Sleigh

Scottish prices: farmers paid £6.45/kg for hoggets, lamb legs £5.50/kg in shops

Strong Scottish cattle and sheep prices continue into spring in Scotland.

IRISH COUNTRY LIVING

Careers

Job of the week: installation and service technician at Allen Dairy Services

Allen Dairy Services is recruiting an honest and hardworking installation and service technician to join its Kildare-based team.

Entertainment

The podcast playlist: easy listens

Entertainment

Living Life: Hardy Buck Owen Colgan

Life

Bird in the kitchen

Comment

You know what I gave up for Lent? Skiing

Leo Powell

You'll need to be quick off the mark to grab an art bargain at Incognito 2021

The pandemic has decimated fundraising for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The charity is relying hugely on the generosity and support of the public for Incognito 2021. Writes Leo Powell

Contributor

The Battle of the Hedgerows: the War of Independence in rural Ireland

Rural Ireland and its infant co-operative industry played a vital role in the War of Independence. Damien Quinn writes about the heavy price paid for that role.

Amii McKeever

‘The misty, moody landscapes of Ireland’

Over the course of this Artists in the Countryside series, we have showcased a wealth of talent from across the country. Last to answer Amii McKeever's questions is Tipperary-based artist Ann Brennan

Contributor

Desperate Farmwife: do you really expect me to stop yelling at my kids?

Is affluence and privilege is more dangerous for our children’s social development than harsh parental discipline? This is what our Desperate Farmwife wonders this week

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