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Ireland’s dry stone construction receives UNESCO recognition
Martin Merrick
Ireland’s practice of dry stone construction has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
4 December 2024 Markets
Sheep mart comment: finished lambs break €200 mark
An increase in factory prices has allowed buyers to pay €200 and above for top-quality finished lambs
4 December 2024 Buildings
Utilising bedding wisely this winter
With straw an expensive commodity for livestock farmers, efficient use of it is necessary to keep costs down.
Teagasc data points to increased storage requirement for slurry and soiled water
The results from the first year of data collected on 100 farms indicate that actual requirements exceed that of current Department storage requirements.
30 November 2024 l2
Woodford unveil €2.5M copper oil treatment plant
Martin Merrick reports from Woodford’s open day which saw the unveiling of the new copper oil treatment plant in Co Cavan.
27 November 2024 Buildings
Sheep mart comment: store trade setting the headlines
Demand for store lambs continues to outstrip supply, with the best-quality stores topping a price of €4/kg in some sales over the last week.
27 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: store lambs broach €4/kg in Ballymote
High demand for all types of lambs and cull ewes was seen in Ballymote, as buyers battled against one another to secure numbers.
27 November 2024 Markets
TAMS III tranche five closing date near as tranche three approvals near end
The closing date for tranche 5 is fast approaching, though the next tranche will open shortly after.
27 November 2024 Buildings
Keeping a lid on slurry stores
Reducing ammonia loss from slurry storage is a key Climate Action Plan measure for agriculture.
27 November 2024 Buildings
The Grass Week: wintry conditions spell end of grazing
Even farmers in the northwest had been getting by with some light grazing up until now, but this week has finally called a halt to grazing for 2024.
23 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Changes afoot for slurry storage
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 Buildings
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.
20 November 2024 Markets