Person: Bernard Smyth

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

rugby

Hopes fading for Old Belvedere title defence

Old Belvedere 25 Garryowen 30

farming

Young bull classification expected to change

business

On-off grazing urged to limit poaching damage

business

Heavy rains force livestock farmers to remove stock from paddocks

rugby

Meanwhile back at the ranch

business

32,000 beef farmers participate in training for animal welfare scheme

Cattle farmers face new challenges

CHALLENGES facing cattle farmers following Ireland’s first year with decoupling is top of the agenda at seven upcoming regional beef meetings being organised by Teagasc and Bord Bia.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Farmers get advice on beef policy

THE impact of the radical changes in EU beef policy on farmers will be top of the agenda at seven special regional beef meetings being run by Teagasc and Bord Bia between October 26 and November 3.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2004

Hi-tech beef sector set for price rise

A Teagasc expert has forecast that beef farmers who apply the best production technology and produce for the high-priced consumer markets can look forward to increased incomes after the implementation of the new EU policy next January.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Weanling to beef losses of up to €341 per head

BEEF producers must find weanlings for as much as €340 per head cheaper, or go without profits in the decoupled farming era.

Thu, 15 Apr, 2004

Leinster team named for U19 friendly

The Leinster Under-19 team has been named for Sunday's friendly against Munster at Barnhall RFC (kick-off 2pm).

Thu, 09 Oct, 2003

Ireland U18 team announced

The Ireland Youths/Under 18 team to play Wales U18 in Kelso RFC, Scotland on tonight at 5pm is as follows:

Tue, 22 Apr, 2003

Four Nations team gear up for kick-off

The Four Nations Youth (U18)Tournament kicks off in Edinburgh this weekend.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Irish U19s playing tonight

The Irish Under 19s will play their Welsh counterparts in Stradey Park tonight at 7pm.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2003

Best cattle farmers earn double the average income

BEEF farmers using the latest technology and the best financial management strategies are making double the national average cattle farm income.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

Teagasc warns of tight beef profits

FIGURES published by Teagasc at the National Ploughing Championships yesterday show that profit prospects for beef over the coming winter will continue to be tight.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2002