An agricultural firm has been fined after an employee lost a finger when his hand became trapped in a machine. ...
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Less is now more when it comes to output on Rob Eekhoff’s thriving innovative dairy enterprise across the waters in ...
Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 01-12-2022 According to Ann Harkin, an improved trade prevailed for forward cattle at Raphoe ...
That’s Farming’s light-hearted take on dating a farmer is not for you if… You cannot accept changes to plans or ...
Castlerea Mart – Cattle Prices – 01-12-2022 According to Brendan Egan, over 600 animals crossed the scales at Castlerea Mart ...
As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles KENNY AGRI. Tom Kenny discusses taking out a loan ...
Payments under the Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes and Dairy-Beef programme have commenced, the DAFM has confirmed today (Friday). In total, ...
Weanling-to-beef steer finishers could need up to €6.23/kg in spring 2024 to breakeven, while heifer finishers could require up to ...
A male, aged in his 70s, has died after the tractor he was driving overturned on a roadside outside Ballyshannon ...
Self-employed social insurance contributors – including men and women farmers – can qualify for a wide range of benefits, including ...
Prices topped at £13,600 at Ballymena Livestock Mart’s November machinery sale last week. That is according to a spokesperson who ...
You haven’t been to an ag show in Ireland until you… Have walked the entire field of livestock, row by ...
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As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles KENNY AGRI. Tom Kenny discusses taking out a loan ...
As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles Desmond Ag Services. David Desmond discusses joining the family ...
Payments under the 2022 €56m Fodder Support Scheme have commenced issuing to over 71,000 farmers; the DAFM has confirmed this ...
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Chris Meehan’s BYU daughter set Carrick Winter Fair 2022 on fire when she changed hands for €14,500 (€43.80/kg) in the ...
In this week’s Suckler Focus, That’s Farming, speaks to Shane Maguire, son of well-known pedigree cattle breeder, Kevin Maguire. He discusses why he chose ...
James Alexander of Jalex Livestock – a supplier of high-end suckler-bred heifers – favours “southern-bred cattle because they have more ...
Development of farming in the United States In this article, Mary Hayes looks at the development of farming in the ...
According to Eddie Forde of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, there are a number of eligibility requirements ...
Sexed semen provides a viable and profitable option for many farmers, accelerated genetic improvement and “relative” conception rates, “almost on ...
Gary Marshall once said, “it is always helpful to learn from your mistakes because then your mistakes seem worthwhile,” and ...
Sheep farming can be a physically demanding job, with tasks such as dipping and foot care involving intense, repetitive handling, ...
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Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 01-12-2022 According to Ann Harkin, an improved trade prevailed for forward cattle at Raphoe ...
Castlerea Mart – Cattle Prices – 01-12-2022 According to Brendan Egan, over 600 animals crossed the scales at Castlerea Mart ...
Weanling-to-beef steer finishers could need up to €6.23/kg in spring 2024 to breakeven, while heifer finishers could require up to ...
Self-employed social insurance contributors – including men and women farmers – can qualify for a wide range of benefits, including ...
You haven’t been to an ag show in Ireland until you… Have walked the entire field of livestock, row by ...
Handling slurry is one of the most hazardous activities on a farm, with the main risk being becoming overcome by ...
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group has proposed a measure which would see suckler farmers receive a payment to ...
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group has proposed a measure which would see farmers receive payment to cut suckler ...
Balancing payments under the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening have commenced, the DAFM has confirmed. The commencement of ...
Inexperienced operators, a lack of concentration, speed, unguarded parts, and poor mechanical condition of the vehicle are among the causes ...
Chairperson of ICMSA’s livestock committee, Des Morrison, shares his thoughts on beef prices and finishing. I expect farmer beef prices ...
Payments under the 2022 €56m Fodder Support Scheme have commenced issuing to over 71,000 farmers; the DAFM has confirmed this ...
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As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles KENNY AGRI. Tom Kenny discusses taking out a loan ...
Prices topped at £13,600 at Ballymena Livestock Mart’s November machinery sale last week. That is according to a spokesperson who ...
Handling slurry is one of the most hazardous activities on a farm, with the main risk being becoming overcome by ...
Inexperienced operators, a lack of concentration, speed, unguarded parts, and poor mechanical condition of the vehicle are among the causes ...
As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles Desmond Ag Services. David Desmond discusses joining the family ...
“A farm is a great environment to grow up on, but the farm and farmyards are dangerous, with 10% of ...
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‘Rates are insufficient, but we cannot ask for more because it is not there for the farmer’ – ag contractor
As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles, Michael Dunning from M&J Dunning Agri Contractors. He ...
A male is set to appear in court after Gardaí in the west of the country seized the cattle truck ...
In this article, farmer, Scott Price, provides readers with some top tips for staying safe when driving your tractor on ...
A male motorcyclist, aged in his late 20s, has died following a collision with a tractor. The fatal road traffic ...
The export market’s return in “full” force this autumn, as buyers “look to make the most of the weakening pound”, ...
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As part of this week’s Ag Contractor of the Week segment, That’s Farming profiles KENNY AGRI. Tom Kenny discusses taking out a loan to establish his agricultural contracting business, cutting costs being a mechanic, the impact of rising input costs and the future of Irish agricultural contracting.
In 2018 Tony Kenny, from Crossmolina,...
Dairy News
Less is now more when it comes to output on Rob Eekhoff’s thriving innovative dairy enterprise across the waters in ...
Castlerea Mart – Cattle Prices – 01-12-2022 According to Brendan Egan, over 600 animals crossed the scales at Castlerea Mart ...
Self-employed social insurance contributors – including men and women farmers – can qualify for a wide range of benefits, including ...
You haven’t been to an ag show in Ireland until you… Have walked the entire field of livestock, row by ...
Balancing payments under the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening have commenced, the DAFM has confirmed. The commencement of ...
Inexperienced operators, a lack of concentration, speed, unguarded parts, and poor mechanical condition of the vehicle are among the causes ...
Payments under the 2022 €56m Fodder Support Scheme have commenced issuing to over 71,000 farmers; the DAFM has confirmed this ...
Kanturk Mart – Cattle Prices – 29-11-2022 According to Michael Scanlon, a “very big” entry of “top-quality” cattle met with ...
You haven’t been to Carrick Winter Fair until you… Have walked the entire yard of cattle, row by row, several ...
In this article, Jana looks at how to effectively market your farm produce. The demand for agricultural produce is unquestionable. ...
Sligo dairy farmer, Christopher Tuffy, was crowned the 2022 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, in association with Macra, at ...
“The worrying development of APR (antiparasitic resistance) threatens the sustainability of Ireland’s grass-based production model.” That is what the Minister for Agriculture, ...
