THE Government has decided on an altered Level 5 lockdown to stem the tide of the coronavirus. While there is a sense of deja vu, there will be differences from the first lockdown in March.
Ground level application of slurry has been a hot topic over the last couple of years and manufacturers have responded with a variety of retro fit dribble bars to mount on existing tankers. However, even when factory fitted, they are still just standard tankers with an optional extra bolted on according to Richard Fitzgerald of...
An elite dairy ‘queen of the decade' will be crowned when the cream of the nine cow champions from the last 10 years vie for the prestigious title at the virtual National Dairy Show.
Winter finishers are facing huge losses next spring, as forward stores continue to make €2.20-2.50/kg in marts, with the current beef price way off what will be needed to breakeven let alone make a margin, according to Teagasc.
The overall kill at exporting plants for the week ending October 11 reached 36,434 – up 898 on the previous week which in turn was 1,883 stronger than the week previous. That's a jump of 2,781 in 14 days.
It is a criticism often levelled at manufactures based on the continent that much of the machinery they produce and promote here in Ireland is more suited to their local markets.
Marts are expected to remain open as the country prepares for increased Covid-19 restrictions this week.
