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Extra farmer activity ‘boosts’ cattle trade in Raphoe – Harkin
Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 16-03-2023
According to Ann Harkin, trade “held firm for all categories of stock” at Raphoe Mart’s general cattle sale...
‘A fully registered Highland heifer would be worth €2,000’ – farmer in Malin Head
That’s Farming editor, Catherina Cunnane, in conversation with Robert Porter (41) of Keenagh Fold, Malin Head, Co Donegal, which could be the country’s most...
‘We had to grow the farm to sustain a wage for my father and I’ – 150-cow farmer
That’s Farming editor, Catherina Cunnane, in conversation with Armagh farmer, Jonathan Barnett of Derryadd Holsteins, in this week’s Dairy Focus segment.
“Farming is a family...
Tips for aspiring Irish farmers wanting to start a fresh business in 2023
In this article, Grant Polachek provides tips for aspiring Irish farmers who want to start a fresh business this year.
Ireland is a land of...
‘He fell ill shortly after, and I was left running the farm at 27’ – 250-cow farmer on 2,700-acres
That’s Farming editor, Catherina Cunnane, in conversation with Adrian Ivory, Meigle, Perthshire, of the Strathisla and Cardean herds in this week’s Suckler Focus.
“The farm...
‘Montbéliarde cows leave you with money at the end of the day’ – 170-cow farmer
The Hanbidge family’s journey with the Montbéliarde breed began in 2002 with the purchase of a bull from a family member, an investment which...
4 areas to focus on to maximise cow fertility
Restricted suckling, easy-calving sires, optimum health and correct BCS (body condition score) are among four key areas to maximise cow fertility among herds.
That is...
‘The South Devon is the most underrated suckler cow’ – low-input farmer
That’s Farming editor, Catherina Cunnane, in conversation with South Devon breeder, Adrian Rundle, Kestle Farm, Kestle Mill Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4PU, of Kestle Herd...
5 of the dairy industry’s trail-blazing farmers
Dairy Farmers
In this article, That’s Farming previews five of our most popular dairy farmer segments of 2022.
Ciara Geoghegan
22-year-old hails from a 156-strong Holstein-cross-British...
5 of our most popular farmers in 2022
In this news article, That’s Farming previews five of our most popular interviewees, which we featured in our Farmer Focus series.
Ed Hanbidge
Ed grows...
