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Camera at the Mart: early calving heifers in demand in Elphin
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from Elphin Mart’s special sale of in-calf heifers last Friday night.
10 January 2025 News
Permission granted to pump water from Lough Funshinagh
Permanent flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh had been caught in planning regulations since the turlough started to flood.
29 December 2024 l2
Huge potential in 177ac Roscommon farm available for lease
A significant 177ac non-residential farm in Co Roscommon has just come on the market and it will give farmers in the area something to consider over the Christmas period.
Festive tractor run to light up Achill
A special Christmas fundraiser in Co Mayo will remember two much loved local men, writes Deirdre Verney.
25 December 2024 l2
My Farming Week: Derek Allen, Four Mile House, Co Roscommon
Derek Allen and his wife Lisa run a 270ac farm and Castlemaine Farm Shop in Co Roscommon.
18 December 2024 News
Recess Texel flock takes champion in Roscommon
Rachel Gallagher reports from the West Region Texel Club in-lamb sale, held at Roscommon Mart.
11 December 2024 Breeding & health
Camera at the Mart: heifers average €3.18/kg in Roscommon
Strong farmer trade dominated for store heifers, while there was also a good show of heavy heifers above 600kg.
11 December 2024 Markets
Land by the River Shannon for sale
The 71.4ac property is fragmented and goes to auction in lots. It contains a mix of agricultural land and forestry, writes Tommy Moyles.
4 December 2024 For Sale
Records smashed at Knockcroghery dispersal sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Knockcroghery Charollais flock dispersal sale held in Roscommon Mart.
27 November 2024 Breeding & health
Macra hosting farm future-proofing event in Roscommon
The conference will cover topics such as land mobility models and structures, succession and inheritance, taxation, the Fair Deal scheme, options for farm transfer and maximising payments.
26 November 2024 News
Records smashed at Knockcroghery dispersal sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Knockcroghery Charollais flock dispersal sale held in Roscommon Mart.
26 November 2024 Breeding & health
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