Rural Life
Meet the sheep farmer who is creating artisanal condiments
From city career woman to sheep farmer and now creator of artisanal and specialty condiments and preserves, Leonie Byrne cannot...
Carnew
Sheep
Sheep trade: Lamb price rises once again
Despite the short week as a result of the October bank holiday Monday (October 28), lamb price has managed to...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Beef
Cattle trade from marts in the west and east of the country
A rising tide lifts all boats and such is the case in the cattle trade this week as news of...
Dairy Technical
Carnew Mart dairy sale brings top price of €2,100
Carnew Mart conducted the dairy sale of Joseph Thompson’s herd from Coolmanagh, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow on Thursday, January 11. The...
Beef
Limousin heifer takes top price at Carnew Mart
The weekly cattle sale at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday, June 26, saw an entry of almost 1,100 cattle...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong farmer interest for store lambs
Speaking to mart managers over the last week, heavy lamb prices have dipped slightly again compared to the previous week....
Rural Life
Forging a new life as a female farmer
Dubliner Leonie Vella never thought she would join the ranks of Ireland’s female farmers. With a Bachelor of Science degree...
Rural Life
Agricultural shows galore for the country this weekend
There is a host of agricultural shows scheduled to take place across the country this weekend. This article looks at...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
