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Irish vet to advise von der Leyen
The Dealer
One of Ursula von der Leyen's new advisors hails from Cavan and is a former deputy chief veterinary officer at the Department of Agriculture.
20 February 2025 Property
Number of new leases in the northeast
A number of farms have become available for long-term letting in the northeast. On the books of Fee and Associates, they offer a good opportunity for livestock farmers to pick up extra ground.
19 February 2025 Farm machinery
Busy Gator clocks up over 400km weekly on Cavan suckler farm
Clocking up over 400km weekly, Gary Abbott met with Cavan suckler farmer, Jimmy Carroll to find out why he retired his old farm jeep for a top-spec John Deere Gator in 2019.
What to look out for in a used quad?
Gary Abbott looks at what those looking at investing in a second-hand quad should consider in order to make the best possible buying decision for their situation.
19 February 2025 News
Camera at the Mart: lively trade for lambs in Kingscourt
Adam Woods reports from Monday night’s sale of sheep in Kingscourt Mart, Co Cavan.
12 February 2025 Markets
Land Report: Cavan land prices remain steady with a €26/ac rise
Average price was up marginally - prices for best holdings now edging towards €15,000/ac.
5 February 2025 News
Residential farm in Virginia would suit livestock enterprise
A 60ac residential farm with a traditional farmhouse and another derelict house also available has just come on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
22 January 2025 For Sale
LAMMA 2025: M-Tec uncovers new all bells and whistles livestock trailer
M-Tec Engineering returned to Lamma with another eye-catching range of trailers including its latest Wraptor livestock range, featuring a customisable graphic wrapped body among many other options.
22 January 2025 Farm machinery
Co-ops can't do much on milk price volatility - Lakeland CEO
The dependence of grass-based dairying on the weather leaves Ireland's dairy sector inherently exposed to risk, Lakeland's CEO said.
20 January 2025 News
Cavan farmer elected IFA pigs chair
Caffrey was appointed to the role after an election took place during the committee's first meeting of the year at the Irish Farm Centre.
16 January 2025 Pigs
Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns
Jill Noble runs 500 sheep on 155ac in Victoria state and has carved out a niche in pedigree show circles.
8 January 2025 Feature
My Farming Week: Rose Reilly, Doogary, Co Cavan
Pedigree Limousin farmer Rose Reilly from Cavan is on this edition of My Farming Week.
1 January 2025 News