My track record in the garden is a litany of failed attempts. That was until now. Under the strict direction of my current consort I took an active part in developing what has proven to be a successful and, if I may say so, eye-catching wildflower garden.
There is no appreciable change in factory prices, as the table below shows.
When I chat to other farmers, especially tillage farmers, about the Green Party there is usually a deep sigh before they roll their eyes to heaven. The Greens may not be the most popular with us farmers, but I do agree we need to make changes for the benefit of the planet and future generations....
Weaning will take place on the Conway farm this week with the lambs now around 12-14 weeks old.
Over the last two decades, tractors have become increasingly bigger, more sophisticated - and more expensive. A new tractor now costs €87,000 on average, according to industry research.
Question: when does a grass-fed cow stop being a grass-fed cow?
Will a grass-fed brand save Irish beef? Bord Bia is working to establish a protected geographical indicator (PGI) for grass-fed beef to help sell move more Irish product on the premium end of the market.
