News: Who is on the boards of Irish co-ops and what is their role? We reveal who the board members are and what their vision is for your co-op.

Machinery pull-out: Alistair Chambers headed to Germany for the launch of the new range of Claas tractors.

Pedigree pull-out: Last week, the IHFA held its annual national open day on the farm of Victor Jackson, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. Shane Murphy reports.

Agribusiness: Eoin Lowry and Lorcan Allen ask where’s the value in the grain train?

Livestock: Ciarán Lenehan attended the AHDB Beef Science Live day at Harper Adams University to get the English take on beef efficiency.

Martwatch: Coverage on trade at Castleisland, Nenagh and Dowran marts.

Farm Buildings: This modern dairy unit combines a dairy parlour, cubicles and drafting area all under one roof, writes Peter Varley.

Focus supplement on Reseeding & Feed: We have advice on maximising the return on your reseeding investment.

Property: Thornton Park Equestrian Centre is one of the finest such facilities to arrive on the market in some time and Ashmount House in Offaly far exceeded its guide of €1.4m when sold at public auction last week.

Irish Country Living: When Paul and Máire Flynn started the Tannery in Dungarvan, they wanted to create a cosmopolitan restaurant with a local feel. Twenty years on, they’re still at the top of the Irish restaurant game.

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