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Small but mighty in suckler heartland
Martin Merrick
Despite it being a compact holding, Cathal Irwin isn’t letting his small farm size hold him back in terms of performance, writes Martin Merrick.
2 April 2025 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Beef: reseeding and spreading silage ground on the mind
With ground conditions in excellent order, spring reseeding and getting fertiliser out on silage ground will be on the mind of many.
2 April 2025 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Dairy: farms hit cruise control as good weather persists
With excellent grazing conditions and a predicted lift in growth, the majority of farms are in a very good position when it comes to grass right now.
Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season
Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
2 April 2025 Buildings
Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche
The three-week window allowed farmers to apply for specific items to remedy damage caused by recent storms, while slurry tankers were the most popular item in tranche six.
1 April 2025 Schemes
The Grass Week: second round a way off for some
While grass supplies are extremely tight on some farms, next week’s heat combined with the recent application of fertiliser should see growth lift considerably.
31 March 2025 Grass & feeding
Getting value for money with farm buildings
When given quotes of farm buildings, some may or may not include a quote for concrete. Martin Merrick details how to make up concrete costs for your farm project.
26 March 2025 Buildings
Camera at the Mart: weanlings average over €4.50/kg in Balla
Balla Mart saw a huge volume of weanlings for its spring show and sale, with all prices averaging above €4.50/kg.
26 March 2025 Markets
Grass+ Beef: growth still lackluster as covers deplete
Grass growth has failed to take off to any great degree for many, and though conditions are ideal, many are having to hold cattle in the shed due to a lack of grass.
26 March 2025 Grass & feeding
TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes
Tranche 5 closed for applications in early December, with 5,823 applications submitted, while the emergency TAMS tranche will close on Friday 28 March at 5pm.
25 March 2025 Schemes
The Grass Week: miniscule rainfall lends to more field work
The nearly non-existent rainfall over the past week or more has allowed for more field work to be completed as stock starts to hit grass.
22 March 2025 Grass & feeding
Annual maintenance required on farm roadways
Martin Merrick looks at some areas that farmers may need to draw attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.
19 March 2025 Buildings