Keenan, leaders in manufacturing quality mixer wagons, partnered with Ireland’s leading agri tech companies recently at the Keenan Open Day to showcase how dairy and beef farmers can increase on-farm e¡ ciency and improve profi tability through implementing technologies related to animal nutrition, grassland management, nutrition data and animal sensors.

Speaking after a meeting of the Fodder Coordination Group the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed said: “I wish to commend the ongoing efforts of the Group and the work its members are undertaking to mitigate the effects of the current dry period on grazing and fodder supplies.

On Monday, July 23, Fergal Doyle, Tubberavine, Lahardane, Co. Mayo, will welcome fellow Irish farmers to his farm for a Knowledge Transfer walk. The event is hosted with Bord Bia and Teagasc and will highlight the importance of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance (QA) scheme and Origin Green is securing new markets.

Kilkenny senior camogie players Niamh Bambrick and Meighan Farrell pictured with Glanbia’s limited-edition pink silage wrap. Credit: Pat Moore.

Matt O’Keeffe examines the disconnect between the dairy sector and other farming industries and points to the need for cooperation across all sectors.

An artist-led online radio station and digital sound archive has been announced as the first of the commissions selected for Gaining Ground, a major new Public Art programme for Co. Clare.

Accidents involving farmers over 55 years of age account for 55 per cent of farm deaths, according to the IFA. The majority of these fatal accidents were caused by tractors/machinery, livestock and falls from height. During Farm Safety Week, the IFA is challenging older farmers to think about ways they can improve their health and safety.

This is a good stage in the grazing season to monitor animals and review parasite control, writes Matt O’Keeffe.