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My Farming Week: Seán Ryan, Cappamore, Co Limerick
Niamh Murphy
Seán Ryan is a suckler farmer and buys in 16 bucket-fed calves in mid-February, they go out to grass mid to late April.
7 January 2025 News
Projects on fertiliser and ACRES payments to feature at BT Young Scientist
Agriculture is a hot topic at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, with many projects delving into the sector.
7 January 2025 News
Key dates for slurry spreading in 2025
The open season for slurry spreading is approaching, with dates for the different zones in the coming days and weeks.
Update: Teagasc to host calf care events around the country
The events will be aimed at dairy farmers, as well as beef farmers who rear dairy-beef calves.
5 January 2025 News
Potatoes, min-till and minding soil in Tipperary
Will Stokes farms in partnership with his father Paddy in Kilsheelan, Co Tipperary.
17 July 2024 News
Farmers feel betrayed by Government's decision to scrap cow exit scheme
The Government's decision to scrap plans for a dairy cow cull scheme has been met with strong farmer views, with 56% of respondents disagreeing with the decision.
10 July 2024 News
Choosing a cover crop for your system
Cover crops chosen should suit your system and be tailored to the end use goals.
3 July 2024 News
Agri jobs: opportunity on 500-cow dairy farm with 50-bail rotary
There is no shortage of opportunities for those with knowledge and experience with dairy cows around the country.
29 June 2024 News
Public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s wildlife legislation
The online public consultation is open until September 13 and is a chance for the public to decide where we should go beyond the minimum protections set down under EU law.
27 June 2024 News
Weekend weather: alternating wet and dry spells
The weekend will bring mixed weather, with temperatures of up to 20°C on Sunday, according to Met Éireann.
27 June 2024 News
IFJ Junior: dress made from silage wrap reaches Junk Kouture final
A dress made from used silage wrap has reached the Junk Kouture final in Dublin, Niamh Murphy reports.
26 June 2024 News
Jason Fleming elected Kerry IFA chair
The votes were counted yesterday, Tuesday 25, and a return rate of 89% was recorded.
26 June 2024 News