Agri event guide

IFA rally, Corrin Mart, Fermoy, 8pm, to highlight the importance of Area of Natural Constraint (disadvantaged area) payments ahead of 2017 ANC review
Ploughing match at Cahermore, Rosscarbery
Point to point horse racing at Kilpatrick, Bandon, Co Cork
Early spring grazing event for sheep farmers, Connie Healy’s farm, Caherdowney, Millstreet, Co. Cork, 2pm (early turnout, proven grazing technologies to increase live-weight gain and reduce lamb production costs, etc.
ICMSA West Cork meeting, Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon, 8.30pm. Speakers: ICMSA General Secretary John Enright and Donal Whelton, Agri Advisor, AIB
College Open Day, Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural & Horticultural College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny, tours start at 10am and 11am
Early spring grazing event for beef farmers, 12 noon, farm of Mike Dillane, Liscullane, Lixnaw, Co Kerry
Point to point horse racing at Lemonfield, Crecora, Co Limerick, and Lismore Castle Farm, Co Waterford
Early spring grazing event for beef farmers, 12 noon, farm of Kieran Broderick, Knockeen House, Freemount, Charleville, Co Cork
College Open Day, Teagasc Botanic Gardens College of Amenity Horticulture, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, tours from 2-4pm.
International Marketing Symposium hosted by Horse Sport Ireland, 1.45 pm, Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.
Registration closes March 6, email to amcgarvey@horsesportireland.ie or call 045-854546 www.horsesportireland.ie
College Open Day, Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College, Co Cork, tours from 11am to 2pm