Record number of work permits issued for farming sector in 2022
The country’s meat factories are big users of the work permit facility.
Dairy farming
The latest dairy farming news and dairy prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the dairy farming sector.
Dairy management: how long to keep cows out of the tank?
With more farmers practising selective dry cow therapy, there are more questions coming on how long to keep cows out of the tank.
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
On this week's show, Jack Kennedy speaks to Adam Woods, Declan Marren and Lorcan Roche Kelly about all that is happening in the world of Irish agriculture.
Dairy Trends: New Zealand milk supply down, as the US is up
Watching the trends in milk supply in the United States and New Zealand.
Camera at the Mart: tremendous trade in Tullow for first fatstock of year
Shanon Kinahan reports from the annual spring bullock fatstock show and sale in Tullow.
The Grass Week: good weather sees cows out grazing
Fantastic weather over the last week has seen many farmers turn freshly calved cows out to grass, writes Aidan Brennan.
Nitrates: what are the next steps?
As the dust settles on a series of nitrates information meetings organised by the Irish Farmers Journal, Aidan Brennan looks at the next steps for Ireland.
IHFA all-Ireland awards back with a bang
Shanon Kinahan reports from the annual IHFA awards which gave recognition to some of the top Fresian herds in Ireland
Calving facilities: why a one size does not fit all
Individual farmer needs on what calving facilities are required and what will work best for them will vary dramatically, writes Martin Merrick.
Footprint Farms: focus on premium crops in Waterford
Premium crops on Pádraig Connery’s farm have earned him well in excess of €100/ac.
15% cut in N use on Tullamore Farm last year
Calving had just began when the Irish Farmers Journal team visited Tullamore Farm last week. Ellen Durkin reports.
Gearing up for springtime on Tullamore Farm
Different measures have been implemented on farm to ensure the busy period runs as smoothly as possible on the farm.
Thrive weekly roundup: getting stock back on target and calf-rearing costs
This week's diary-beef programme roundup has tips for getting stock back on target if there has been a disappointing weight result mid-winter.
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