Farmers

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  16 days ago

  Located in top class dairy country, Carrignavar lands attracting interest

  Located in top-class dairying country near the village of Carraig na bhFear, just 16km north of Cork City, a 56-acre farm in the townland of Gortnalahee is attracting plenty of local interest, according to Mallow-based selling agent Liam Mullins, writes Conor Power.

• 16 days ago

  It's pure true: The search for a bright side to Storm Ophelia

  During a week when the highest of winds battered the island and caused tragedy and trauma and havoc everywhere, it is difficult to find truth in the old saying that it is an ill wind that blows no good. That is the truth for sure and certain, writes Cormac MacConnell

• 16 days ago

  Most important task for farmers in weeks ahead is sorting grass supply

  The most important task any farmer will undertake over the next few weeks is to ensure that the farm is closed off properly to have an adequate supply of grass next spring, writes Daniel Hession.

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  16 days ago

  Cheap Brexit loans of up to €1m for businesses

  Loans of up to €1 million each will be available to businesses affected by Brexit, from next year’s €300m scheme announced in the budget, writes Stephen Cadogan.

• 16 days ago

  Beef farmers should avoid calf selection based only on appearance

  It is vital that beef farmers avoid selecting calves for purchase based solely on their appearance at two to three weeks of age, said Teagasc experts at last Tuesday’s National Beef Conference in Tullamore.

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  16 days ago

  6% stamp duty will test government-farmer relations

  The weekend before the Budget, there were media predictions that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe would increase stamp duty rates on commercial property, writes Stephen Cadogan.

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  16 days ago

  Storm #Ophelia recovery will be slower in rural areas

  A shortage of available electricity generators for dairy farms in the vast swathes of countryside left without power has slowed rural recovery after storm Ophelia, writes Stephen Cadogan.

• 16 days ago

  National farming innovation award has expanded with over 20 finalists

  The National Dairy Innovation Award is in its sixth year and has grown to over 20 finalists this year, for the first time, writes Jason Webb.

• 16 days ago

  Record-breaking top price of $620,000 for young bull shows no limits for top breeders

  A record-breaking top price of $620,000 for a young bull at the World Dairy Expo in the US earlier this month showed the sky is the limit for the world’s top dairy breeders, writes Stephen Cadogan.

• 129 days ago

  Progress in battles with ‘icide’ family

  My son sometimes describes my job as waking up in the morning, starting arguments on social media, and spending the rest of the day stretching these arguments out until sleep time.

• 135 days ago

  Look back and learn from calving season

  Most have been able to get silage in the pit over the last week, around the country.

• 135 days ago

  Cattle buyers keen for stock on offer as some traders opt to make hay while sun shines

  I met up with an Aghabullogue farmer by the name of John at a funeral recently, and he — with great reverence — told me that he heeds my every word on this page regarding cattle market trends and predictions.

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  135 days ago

  €820,000 fund for tourism and social farming projects

  The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced funding of €370,000 for at least three social farming model projects which can demonstrate a national benefit, and €450,000 for at least nine projects supporting agri-food tourism initiatives (which may also include rural markets).

• 135 days ago

  Setback for farmers’ friend Fairtrade

  Fairtrade, the foundation set up to provide farmers around the world with better terms of trade, and give a genuine choice to consumers who care, has lost its tea contract with Sainsbury’s, the British supermarket chain which was one of the first retailers to sell Fairtrade products, and which became the world’s largest retailer of these ethically certified goods over the past 20 years.