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A Farmer Writes: land ownership has been a touchy subject
Gerald Potterton
Proprietorship of land in Ireland has always been a touchy subject and certainly one to avoid in an Irish pub after closing time.
A Farmer Writes: land ownership has been a touchy subject
Farmer Writes: hopes for more static stars
20 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: hopes for more static stars
Hopefully there won’t be any major ratings change in the little Limousin heifer that was born this month as she’s growing bigger by the day, along with her character.
More complications with finishing cattle
20 November 2024 Farmer Writes
More complications with finishing cattle
John Egerton has a number of different groups of finishing cattle on his farm.
Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow
Excellent weather conditions for the time of year have eased yard work for Tommy Moyles and have delayed the last of this year's weaning.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: exceptional grazing conditions
Grazing conditions have been fantastic, with the cows grazing the paddocks out 100% for this time of year.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
No reason to complain about the weather
The milking herd is now housed, but youngstock are still thriving outside.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: it’s hard to believe it’s November
All as that is and at the risk of sounding like a complaining farmer, it’s just not natural, writes James Strain.
11 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Autumn ’24 turns into one of the best
Checking livestock has been a pleasurable activity in recent weeks, writes Derek Robinson
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: an abnormally warm autumn
Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Autumn ’24 turns into one of the best
Checking livestock has been a pleasurable activity in recent weeks, writes Derek Robinson
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: World Dairy Summit and reseeding
We were forced to use various methods to reseed due to some of the old turf never having seen a plough in its life, but I have decided I am a cowman, not a ploughman.
3 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: a much needed milk price boost
It was looking like it was going to be a very long winter for us when we had to start feeding strong in early September.
30 October 2024 Farmer Writes