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Ireland set to recycle record amount of farm plastic
James Hanly
The IFFPG attribute this year’s increase to the longer winter period, meaning more silage waste was produced.
Ireland set to recycle record amount of farm plastic
 
 
Time for scanning in spring calving herds
Beef
Time for scanning in spring calving herds
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
Beef
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
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Tillage
Enya makes its way onto winter oats list
Dairy
No bounce in growth just yet
TOOLS & CALCULATORS


BEEF
Time for scanning in spring calving herds
Calving
Time for scanning in spring calving herds
Thoughts should be turning to scanning spring calving herds, giving plenty of time and more options for marketing empty cows.
DAIRY
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
Animal health
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
What does the latest research on bluetongue 3 and the efficacy of the virus's new vaccines say?
SHEEP
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
Animal health
Dutch authorities unable to identify source of bluetongue strain
What does the latest research on bluetongue 3 and the efficacy of the virus's new vaccines say?
ANIMAL HEALTH
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
Animal health
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
With warm conditions forecast to follow rain showers this week, worm burdens will be increasing on grazing swards, which pose a health risk to young cattle.


TILLAGE
Enya makes its way onto winter oats list
Winter oats
Enya makes its way onto winter oats list
The winter oats list has three varieties this year. WPB Enya is a new addition this season.
MACHINERY
Top methods to dry straw this harvest
Straw
Top methods to dry straw this harvest
In some areas, straw is sitting on the ground awaiting dry weather, which does appear to be on the horizon. Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at four methods farmers are using to dry straw.
BUILDINGS
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
Slurry
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.
FARM SAFETY
Farmers urged to seek immediate help after accidents or illness
Farm safety
Farmers urged to seek immediate help after accidents or illness
Emergency response charity was speaking ahead of the National Ploughing Championships, which take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 17 to 19 September.


VIDEOS


FARM PROGRAMMES
Barley passing for malting but yields vary
From the Tramlines
Barley passing for malting but yields vary
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Galway, and Meath as the spring barley harvest begins to wrap up.
Harvest continues with varied yields
Crops
Harvest continues with varied yields
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Westmeath, and Down as farmers continue to battle the weather to harvest their crops.
Harvest continues with varied yields
Footprint Farmers
In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms
Across the country, the lush hedgerows of Footprint Farms display rich biodiversity, showcasing the role these living borders play in supporting wildlife and sustainable farming. Kelsey Daly reports.
Malting barley and planting oilseed rape
Crops
Malting barley and planting oilseed rape
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Dublin and Tipperary, as spring crops begin to be harvested.
How Cultivate’s quick loan approval process is making life easier for farmersSPONSORED
How Cultivate’s quick loan approval process is making life easier for farmers
With a growing herd and on-farm enterprise, dairy farmers Andrew and Aodhagon Smith recognised the need to invest in their farm...
Sustainability in Irish agriculture: rising to the challenge SPONSORED
Sustainability in Irish agriculture: rising to the challenge
Sustainability is a key focus in agricultural discussions, sparking a range of perspectives. For Irish farmers, it represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producersSPONSORED
Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producers
Over 220 Lidl stores across Ireland are set to stock their shelves with over 100 new artisan products from 45 producers across 20 counties, thanks to Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme.
Embracing diversity and inclusion for sustainable farmingSPONSORED
Embracing diversity and inclusion for sustainable farming
Farm sustainability is the key consideration in agriculture at present.