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Beef
How much can I pay for a dairy beef calf?
Adam Woods
Adam Woods takes a look at doing a dairy beef budget and what price can be paid for calves this spring
22 January 2025 Feature
Alternative grassland management to address the nitrates challenge
For his Nuffield scholarship, David Fennelly examined the root causes of high nitrogen levels in water bodies and what can be done to improve water quality in this regard.
11 January 2025 News
Agri jobs: farm manager for beef and store lamb finishing
There are a wide variety of positions open in the beef, sheep and dairy sectors in counties Meath, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Sheep management: SWS payments, grass management and weather
Mild weather and lower rainfall levels is greatly enhancing grass utilisation, but beware of problems with higher temperatures in housed sheep.
6 November 2024 Markets
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
25 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
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.
21 September 2024 News
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