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Eadestown fame on Eagles Reign
The Dealer
This year, Eadestown-native Tom Harney had his first ride in Cheltenham and after the result he got, no doubt he'll be coming home a happy man.
8 February 2024 Property
In pictures: 43ac Wexford farm with something for everyone
A residential farm in the Model County is going for auction in early March. New to the market, it's likely to appeal to both farmers or those on the lookout for a rural residence, writes Tommy Moyles.
31 January 2024 Farmer Writes
Storm Isha takes out older sheds
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton has been left to count the cost of damage caused by storm Isha.
VAT debacle explained: examining what has changed with VAT and farm investments
With the confusion surrounding VAT and a recent change in views by Revenue, Martin Merrick looks at what exactly has changed regarding VAT reclaims.
31 January 2024 Buildings
Safeguarding machinery from rodent damage
Gary Abbott looks at methods of reducing and controlling the risk of rodent-related damage to machinery this winter.
17 January 2024 News
Round roof retrofit ticking the box for calf housing in Cork
Converting an older hay shed into calf accommodation has worked well for dairy farmer Adam Shorten. Martin Merrick reports.
17 January 2024 Calves
Home Farm: Inspecting stock in the sheds
We heaved a sigh of relief - he was a good forward store, about six weeks from bring finished.
17 January 2024 Viewpoints
Countdown to calving on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checks in with Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver as calving is about to kick off next week.
17 January 2024 Management
Restoring 250-year-old sheds in Cavan
Martin Merrick reports on a restoration project being carried out in Milltown, Co Cavan, under the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme.
10 January 2024 Buildings
Rebuild costs cause for insurance assessment of farm buildings
With increased buildings costs in recent years, farmers run the risk of being out of pocket due to under insurance should an incident occur.
26 December 2023 Buildings
Five jobs to prepare sheds for spring calving
Spring calving is little over a month away for many suckler farms and thoughts should be turning to getting sheds ready in time.
25 December 2023 Management
Planning failures leave farmers exposed
Monday's Prime Time investigates revealed the extent of dysfunction in Irish planning, and farmers are suffering along with others who need to build.
6 December 2023 Dealer