A change in the weather means ground conditions have taken a big hit in many parts of the country. Around this time of year zero grazing machines are being used by some farmers as both a grass management tool and a way of avoiding land damage in ground that has become soft and susceptible to...
THE carbon tax will leave rural motorists and farmers stranded, according to father of two Jimmy Dempsey (60), who lives in Castlerea, Co Roscommon. He is self-employed as a farmer and lives with his wife Jackie Dempsey.
A 184ac residential farm outside Ballinasloe at a place called Ashford near Creagh sold as an entire immediately after auction last week.
Auctioneer Paddy Jordan probably claimed the title of selling the last farm before the increase in stamp duty announced in the Budget took effect.
A lot is being made in some quarters about the fact that many of those with cattle to kill are experiencing delays in getting their stock away. There can be no doubting there are delays with factories appearing to continue to prioritise younger stock or those in danger of going over age.
THE Government is set to pump money into the beef sector to prevent its collapse in a no-deal Brexit scenario.
A Monaghan farmer warned it was vital that Budget 2020 protects Ireland from any Brexit fallout - and avoids populist measures to treat the long-term health of the economy as the overriding national priority.
