Rural Life
Govt urged to prioritise infrastructure projects in west and northwest
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is urging the government to fast-track the delivery of 13 major infrastructure projects...
Infrastructure
Buildings
'Future proofing farmyards' event to take place this week
An event titled ‘Future proofing farmyards’ is set to take place on Friday (January 13) in Co. Tipperary. Tips on...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
Now is a 'unique opportunity' to reinvent rural Ireland
The Covid-19 pandemic has “presented a unique opportunity” to reinvent and reimagine rural communities, according to MEP Colm Markey. The...
Dairy
Dairy throwback: Operation (farm) transformation in Co. Laois
Today we are going to go back in time to when we visited Bruce Thompson and his father Ian’s dairy...
Buildings
Teagasc Master Class in Farm Infrastructure taking place this week
Teagasc is set to hold a one-day course titled ‘Master Class in Farm Infrastructure’ this Friday, November 15, at Oak...
Dairy
Cow flow: 'You have to look through the eyes of a cow'
Since the abolishment of quotas the national herd has increased. But, while there are greater numbers of cows on farms,...
Dairy
Infrastructure focus: 'A cheap and cheerful underpass' in Co. Cavan
Just like many farmers, dairy farmer Damien Gilsenan struggled with the constraints of land fragmentation. His land was in three...
Dairy
Slope vs. steps: The ins and outs of step design
A big problem on many dairy farms in Ireland is slopes. Slopes are commonly seen on farms either entering or...
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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...
Dairy
Dairy focus: Operation (farm) transformation in Co. Laois
Bruce Thompson and his father Ian don’t know themselves since the installation of their new 40-bale Waikato rotary parlour. Bruce...
Beef
Infrastructure focus: Investing in machinery and a paddock system in Co. Laois
Farming just outside Ballyroan, Co. Laois, John Mulhall operates a dairy store-to-beef system in conjunction with a tillage enterprise; grain...
Buildings
Is my well under pressure from the drought?
The drought has hit many farms hard. Not only has it resulted in little or no grass growth, it has...
Buildings
Buildings focus: Drilling in search of much needed water in Co. Carlow
The Ellis family has been in the business of well drilling for over 50 years. Hailing from Co. Carlow, Harry...