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Beef Management: kale, second-cut silage and farm safety
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at kale establishment, fertiliser for second-cut silage, BPS amendments and farm safety in the busy month of June.
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Gardaí stop tractor driver on phone
Wexford gardaí have asked that people using the roads be responsible and respect other road users.
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Revealed: the top 10 direct payments in 2019
The Department of Agriculture has revealed the payments received by farmers last year.
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Certified Irish Angus launches new campaign to better connect with consumers
#RaisedWithPride campaign celebrates thriving society of 10,000 Certified Irish Angus members
Confusion around bidder access to mart rings
Confusion is rife in marts around the country, as some marts allow ringside bidders following clearance from the Department of Agriculture.
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Watch: Farm Tech Talk - livestock: grass deficits, dosing calves and Martbids
Jack Kennedy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal specialists about what's happening in the fields as well as chatting with Joan Bombardo, managing director Ornua Ingredients Europe.
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May milk supply peaks higher in 2020
Milk collection estimates from all the major processors show monthly May supply will be up on May 2019 writes Jack Kennedy
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Sheep Trends: factories attempt to pull prices
Quotes are down 10c/kg to 20c/kg on last week’s level, with factories citing volatile markets and reduced demand as unsettling the trade.
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Certified Irish Angus launches new campaign to better connect with consumers
#RaisedWithPride campaign celebrates thriving society of 10,000 Certified Irish Angus members
Save money and hassle on electricity bills
Free online service saves farmers’ time, money and energy through switching energy providers
Chlorine-free protocols for cleaning milking equipment
Chlorine will not be used in milking equipment cleaning products by the end of this year.
Bord Bia market insight: COVID-19 still significantly affecting meat markets
The coronavirus pandemic has been causing turmoil in beef and sheep meat markets around the world.
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This week our team discuss all things sheep and grass growth up and down the country. We talk dosing your dairy calves and we hear about an exciting development with Irish Farmers Journal Martbids App. On the European front we speak with Joan Bombardo, Managing Director of Ornua Ingredients Europe on building their new plans following a fire two years ago and just what sets Irish produce apart from all the rest.
The world-renowned cheese grader, Enda Howley gives farmer Aiden McCarthy a masterclass in the Kerrygold cheese selection process. As a Kerrygold farmer and a father, Aiden is teaching his children the importance of caring for the land and the animals. He is passionate about growing the highest quality grass to nourish his cows the natural way and hopes to pass down the West Cork farm to his children one day. Enda is Kerrygold’s Master Cheese Grader, responsible for selecting only the finest cheeses to carry the Kerrygold name. His work has earned him recognition in his field and allowed him to judge at international cheese competitions including the World Cheese Awards and the World Championship Cheese Contest.
Vanessa is a dairy farmer and mother of 2. Under her leadership, Vanessa has built a best in class dairy farm, ensuring her herd receives excellent care and the land is well tended to. Her hard work and dedication results in the rich taste of Kerrygold. Gerry Coonan has worked with Kerrygold for over 40 years, his commitment allows their 14,000 farmers to focus on producing excellent grass-fed milk while he handles the logistics of sharing it with the rest of the world. Gerry and Vanessa share a cup of tea on her farm and discuss what Irish hospitality means to them.
John Egerton does not use a stock bull on his suckler cows.
Surplus grass on the grazing block is being taken out as bales silage this year.
This week Jack Kennedy is joined by Justin McCarthy, Amy Forde and Andy Doyle where they discuss the Farm to Fork strategy at the heart of the European Green Deal and its impact for Irish farmers. We hear from the Managing Director of Ornua Germany on how much the German’s love Irish butter and we speak with Bord Bia’s man on the ground in Shanghai. There’s also some timely advice from FBD Insurance’s Risk Manager, Ciaran Roche on safety on our farms at this time of the year.
This week the livestock team discuss breeding, teaser bulls, Ramadan and other festivals impacting the sheep market. We also discuss how McDonalds re-opening is a positive for the beef industry and we’ll get some timely advice on animal health and farm safety from Fergal Morris of MSD Animal Health and Ciarán Roche from FBD Insurance.
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has synchronised and served his dairy heifers.
Breeding top quality suckler bred stock is what it is all about for Michael Mitchel, Belcarra, Castlebar Co Mayo.
May milk supply peaks higher in 2020
Milk collection estimates from all the major processors show monthly May supply will be up on May 2019 writes Jack Kennedy
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Tractor drivers sharing videos should be sacked - FCI
According to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) there is a growing problem mainly surrounding young drivers in contracting fleets making use of phones while driving.
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John Deere's new M series front loaders
John Deere has launched its M series front loader range for tractors up to 155hp, designed to be a light and more basic solution compared to the higher spec R series loaders. Gary Abbott reports.
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Grain Prices: wheat output concerns helping price sentiment
European crop production estimates have begun to reflect the impact that the wet winter and dry spring have had on crop potential and this is now helping sentiment.
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Tillage Management: most areas get enough rain to relieve drought
Many parts of the country got welcome rain in the past week to relieve dryness pressure but growth has already been impacted in many crops.
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