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Changes afoot for slurry storage
Martin Merrick
While there is set to be additional grant aid and a relaxation of planning restrictions, new figures on capacity may result in more falling out of compliance.
20 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Brennan’s sale sees Blues to €7,000
Walter Brennan’s annual springer sale saw a 100% clearance, with a top price of €7,000 being paid for a Belgian Blue-cross in-calf heifer.
13 November 2024 Buildings
Careful restoration in Cats country
Martin Merrick profiles a major restoration on a north Kilkenny beef farm, where extensive work has been carried out with the aid of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
Sheep martk comment: strong mart prices underpinning numbers
With more farmers opting to sell live, numbers passing through marts are still strong.
13 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks a hot trade in Castlerea
Martin Merrick reports from Castlerea Mart, where forward and heavy bullocks met with insatiable demand from buyers.
13 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Charolais selling well in Granard
While lighter calves struggled slightly, quality types of calves continued to command top dollar at Granard’s weanling sale on Monday night.
13 November 2024 Markets
The Grass Week: to graze or not to graze
Many farmers find themselves in the situation where they are not sure if they should continue grazing beyond the closing target cover or house now.
9 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Grass+ Beef: final furlong of grazing 2024
After a challenging year, it’s a welcome relief to get some reprieve on the weather front as grazing comes to an end.
6 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Shake the frost: keeping the water flowing this winter
Key maintenance tips regarding water and pumps this winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland
Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management