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Sheep
Sheep management: SWS payments, grass management and weather
Darren Carty
Mild weather and lower rainfall levels is greatly enhancing grass utilisation, but beware of problems with higher temperatures in housed sheep.
25 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford
21 September 2024 News
Agri jobs: Donegal mushroom farm looking for two workers
There is an abundance of jobs on offer in the dairy and mushroom sector both in Ireland and abroad.
Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn
Grass utilisation tends to be lower in autumn, so to get the most from swards late in the season, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
7 September 2024 Management
Farm planning unlocking potential of Sligo hill and lowland farm
The Gonley family farm has transformed its production potential with ewe numbers growing, lamb performance increasing and grass and silage quality improving majorly.
9 August 2024 Management
Roadside ragwort – who is responsible for controlling it?
A single plant can produce 50,000 to 200,000 seeds over a four- to six-week period, heightening the importance of addressing issues in good time.
6 August 2024 News
Agri jobs: opportunity to manage 200-cow spring calving herd
Several full-time dairy positions have become available in Galway, Kilkenny, Laois and Cork and they are offering enticing remuneration packages.
13 July 2024 News
Part time farming 50 sucklers in Co Tyrone
Adam Woods reports from a CAFRE farm walk held in Tyrone last week.
10 July 2024 Breeding & health
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
New and old messages at AFBI open days
The recent open days addressing the environmental challenges facing livestock farmers in NI saw researchers deliver a mix of old and new science.
26 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Tullamore Farm update: first batch of 2024-born lambs drafted
The 16 March-born lambs, weighing from 42kg to 50kg, were slaughtered on Thursday and generated a sales value of €182.59.
26 June 2024 Tullamore Farm
Laois farmers hosting the IGA summer tour
Aidan Brennan visits the two farms hosting the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) summer tour to see how their year is going.
26 June 2024 Grass & feeding