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Dairy
The Grass Week: comparing annual grass growth with soil samples
Martin Merrick
With slurry going out in parts and the first round of nitrogen a few weeks away for some, it might be worth seeing what paddocks need more TLC than others.
22 January 2025 Buildings
Pedigree polytunnel gets new cover
Ronan Gallagher has invested in a heavy-duty tarp cover for his existing polytunnel for his prize winning pedigree Texels.
22 January 2025 Calves
New calf house reduces labour by 75%
The five-bay shed has seriously reduced labour, with the option being to install auto calf feeders in the future.
Researchers seeking views of barriers to septic tank repair
The survey looks to seek the potential barriers and motivations to septic tank management, maintenance and remediation at the household level.
22 January 2025 News
Close to two-thirds of tranche four TAMS applications approved to date
Approvals are ongoing for tranche four of TAMS III, as tranche six is set to open for applications on 23 January.
21 January 2025 Schemes
The Grass Week: preparing for spring grazing
Though grazing may be off the cards for many for a number of weeks now, there may well be an opportunity for some early February grazing for some.
18 January 2025 Grass & feeding
Camera at the Mart: finished lambs reach €4.50/kg in Ballina
Forward store types were in ready supply at Mayo-Sligo Mart, but buyers still battled hard against each other to secure lots.
15 January 2025 Markets
Roofing open tanks: a viable option?
Martin Merrick discusses the costs and options with roofing over a tank already in-situ.
15 January 2025 Buildings
TAMS LESS grant still out of bounds for derogation farmers
Martin Merrick outlines who is eligible with regard stocking rates and the TAMS LESS scheme.
15 January 2025 Schemes
Five key areas to focus on calf housing
Housing is a critical factor in getting calves off to the right start in life, and getting all the boxes ticked can be difficult.
15 January 2025 Calves
Dairy Management: CBV, calving preparation and slurry
Martin Merrick discusses some of the talk around calf quality and CBV at this years IGA conference, as well as calving prep and spreading slurry in the open period.
15 January 2025 Management
Watch: frosty conditions fail to cool trade in Balla
Inclement weather did nothing to cool prices in Balla on Saturday last, as prices remained similar if not higher than the pre-Christmas trade.
14 January 2025 Markets