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Aurivo opens Homeland store at new location in Longford
Rachel Donovan
The former agri store is now upgraded and open for business in Longford.
26 March 2025 Dealer
A good dose for farmers
Emma Brennan, Mia Kiernan, Kate McKeon, Emma Gantley, Aoife Cadam and Kelly Davis will take their product, It’s a Dose, to the National Student Enterprise Finals.
24 March 2025 News
Longford students launch product to assist with dosing cattle
Idea for product was developed after one of the girls noticed her father struggling to manage both a dosing gun and a bottle while treating cattle.
Lely Juno pushes both feed and production on Longford farm
In 2021, Derek O’Halleran installed a Lely Juno automatic feed pusher on his farm – a labour-saving machine he claims paid for itself after 10 months due to increased milk yield. Gary Abbott writes.
12 March 2025 News
25ac good quality grassland holding
The same auctioneer has a 230ac farm – with cattle yard – available to lease, writes Paul Mooney.
26 February 2025 Property
Prices in Longford return to normal after bumper 2023
Average price was €9,811/ac, a large from the highs of the year before.
10 February 2025 Land report
Obituaries: Brendan Mimnagh and John Gahan
Remembering and appreciating Brendan Mimnagh, Co Longford and John Gahan, Co Wexford.
15 January 2025 Letters
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
321ac solar farm planned for Longford
Nine land owners are involved with the project, which, if granted permission, will see 661,500 square metres of land go under solar panels.
6 January 2025 News
General election: double-barreled constituencies will go down to the wire
This week's election preview looks at four constituencies that encompass two counties, where geography can matter more than party affiliation in determining transfers and seats.
20 November 2024 News
Land Cruiser, Gator and trailer stolen from Longford farm
A large amount of DeWalt power tools, dosing products and diesel were also taken.
3 November 2024 News
Watch: in-calf heifers hit €7,600 in Carrigallen
Adam Woods reports from Carrigallen Mart’s special in-calf heifer sale which took place last Monday night.
1 November 2024 Markets