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Improving farm labour efficiency
Sarah McIntosh
With the average dairy farm experiencing a 30% rise in workload over the last decade, labour efficiency has never been so important, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 November 2024 News
Teagasc conference to address future challenges for Irish dairy farmers
'Robust dairying for future challenges’ is the theme of Teagasc's dairy conference this year.
13 November 2024 Management
Irish Farmers Journal suckler roadshow comes to Clare
Adam Woods reports from the first three suckler roadshows to take place around the country and previews the last two in Clare and Kerry.
Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities
Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.
2 November 2024 Pigs
Huge progress made in the 30 years of Teagasc pig conferences
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’ special pig focus and what’s included.
30 October 2024 Pigs
What a no vote might mean for Arrabawn and Tipperary
Members of either co-op can kill the merger in votes on 7 November
30 October 2024 News
Agriculture appeal review panel to be set up
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue welcomed the passage of the bill, which will see an agriculture appeals review panel established and a time limit of six months for appeals.
24 October 2024 News
Six in-person SCEP training days confirmed
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement which aims to facilitate farmers who cannot complete training online.
24 October 2024 News
Half seven – but ready for eight o’clock
It's fair to say the organisers of AIB's meeting in west Cork on Tuesday evening had a good handle on time keeping.
23 October 2024 Dealer
Milking 550 cows on rented land in England
Dolphenby Farm is located in the Eden Valley in the north of England.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Heat pumps an option for agriculture
When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions
2 October 2024 Renewables
How this private company is paying farmers to reduce emissions
The Irish Farmers Journal visited ADM in the US and learned about an impressive sustainability programme.
2 October 2024 News