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Teagasc reschedules Cork CalfCare events
James Hanly
Some of the on-farm events, also being organised by Animal Health Ireland (AHI), have been rescheduled to later this month, while others will not go ahead.
6 January 2025 News
Further mart closures during freezing weather
Four more marts have postponed or cancelled sales scheduled for this week due to the ongoing snow and icy conditions.
5 January 2025 News
Weather forces the cancellation of Monday mart sales
The freezing cold weather has resulted in the cancellation of a number of mart sales and Teagasc’s first CalfCare event.
Gardaí stop tractor that had no tax for eight years
A tractor that had been tax-less for over 300 days was also pulled over in Co Galway.
2 January 2025 News
Cattle exporter John Horgan dies
John Horgan was well-known for exporting cattle to Libya in the 1970s and to Egypt in the 1980s.
1 January 2025 News
Monkey business in latest state land purchase
The state is after adding to its land portfolio after sale agreed has been placed on a marsh adjacent to an SAC in west Cork. Some species spotted there are rarer than others.
1 January 2025 Dealer
Modern dairy farm is a once in a lifetime offer
An opportunity to purchase a 216ac non-residential farm in east Cork has presented itself. This will be a sale to keep an eye on, writes Tommy Moyles.
1 January 2025 For Sale
Dairygold announces four malting barley finalists
Dairygold has announced four malting barley finalsists from three regions in Co Cork and one Tipperary farmer.
26 December 2024 News
Election fever continues in Dairygold
The final seats on the Dairygold board were confirmed recently, with the three incumbents returned. Attention now turns to the election of a new chairman in January.
25 December 2024 Dealer
Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year
University College Cork and Teagasc join forces to recognise the academic achievement of agricultural science students from the 2024 graduating class, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 December 2024 News
Anglesboro Vintage Club to host popular tractor run
Check out the date for a festive and vintage spin around the Galtee Mountains at Christmas time.
23 December 2024 News
A look under the bonnet of Ireland’s future AD plants
Stephen Robb profiles some of the large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in development around the country
18 December 2024 Renewables