As a child Alan Chadwick was told he used to act like a clown in class. Now, he says he is turning a negative into a positive in his role as 'Farmer Al', bringing fun into schools, hospitals and nursing homes across the country.
Ivan Curran has been battling the weather on two fronts for the last few weeks; but trying to harvest potatoes and sow winter cereals through the continual rain has been a struggle.
There are numerous factors within the beef farmer's control that can determine animal health, performance and margins on a winter finishing system.
Rams were turned out to our ewes and ewe lambs at Lyons farm yesterday.
Rams were turned out to our ewes and ewe lambs at Lyons farm yesterday.
"The weather is playing hell" was the refrain from across the country yesterday as the heavens opened yet again. On the price front, most of the major players continue to hold their quotes for lamb at last week's levels, with only Kepak Athleague breaking cover and lunging downwards.
