In years gone by every farm kept chickens. They provided the household with valuable food in the form of Eggs and meat and an additional source of inc...

In my Fiancée’s Grandmother’s house there is a picture of her grandfather and his horses competing, and winning in the ploughing ba...

Rural crime remains a major issue around the country. Despite 2017 statistics suggesting  that crime in Ireland only rose 3% on the 2016 levels,...

It’s coming to that time of year again when sheep farmers are thinking about the mating season for their flocks. Most people are looking to th...

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our farming communities the past few years, particularly this year. A wet winter and spring followed by this drou...

Last time we offered advice for those showing animals at shows this year. So now we’ve put together a few tips for those thinking of headin...

Yes it is show season again so we’ve put together a few tips for those wishing to show some livestock this year. Livestock shows bring a lot of ...

It’s that time of year again where sheep farmers around the country are facing into battle with the dreaded blowfly. Blowflies are the most wid...

Although many of us rural dwellers don’t like it, the new Shane Ross drink driving bill has been brought about with the aim of saving lives. As ...

Concerns are growing nationally and internationally regarding the increased cases of resistance to some of the most commonly used wormers. As serious...

The annual menace of Nematodirus battus is still a serious problem on many farms in Ireland, with the changeable weather this year causing particular...

At the minute many farmers are trying to empty some of the slurry from their tanks.  The prolonged winter has left many tanks at capacity, but s...