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Islands of Ireland: The sacred Cow of Beara

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Islands of Ireland: The sacred Cow of Beara

If ever an island were misnamed it must be the small Cow island which lies 2.5km off Dursey Head on the Beara Peninsula.

Alltech hosts interactive breeding seminars

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Alltech hosts interactive breeding seminars

Islands of Ireland: Valour in the jaws of death

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Islands of Ireland: Valour in the jaws of death

Marts report: Whopping €2,390 paid for Charolais bullock in Bandon, as bigger cattle sell well

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Marts report: Whopping €2,390 paid for Charolais bullock in Bandon, as bigger cattle sell well

Irish inmates rearing cows for needy in war-torn countries

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Irish inmates rearing cows for needy in war-torn countries

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Robotic system a smaller, cheaper build for this new entrant to dairy farming

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Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

If the world’s your oyster — this island is your pearl

If the world’s your oyster — this island is your pearl

West Skeam, in West Cork’s Roaringwater Bay, is looking for a one-in-a-million buyer. Tommy Barker reports

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Farmers query wisdom of continuing in sucklers

Farmers query wisdom of continuing in sucklers

The reality of poor financial returns from beef cows is becoming clear to farmers, who are considering other options

Thu, 08 Aug, 2013

Stock under pressure due to nutrition

Still no major increase in temperatures, but there’s the promise of double figures by next week.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

Do not let this year’s problems stretch into next season and beyond

Farmers have been striving very hard to protect grassland from damage during grazing and silage harvesting.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2012