Kieran Coughlan: 12 low-cost and simple fixes for a smoother spring on the farm

Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference, says rural accountant and dairy farmer Kieran Coughlan

Are high-speed geared fence reels and temporary posts sufficiently available to allow for easier grassland management? 

The weather has been particularly difficult this spring with little break in the weather to lift the mood. Thankfully, the outlook for the week ahead is better.

It’s a bit of a cliché, but tough weeks like these show up the faults in the system, and although cash flow and time seldom allow for action to be taken in the present, there is an opportunity to literally take note of the pressure points which could be addressed in future farm development plans.