Stop and Think Before Chainsaw Work
Inclement weather conditions are becoming more prevalent in Ireland. This results in the increase in incidents of windblown trees. A chainsaw may be a standard piece of equipment on any farm, yet it is considered one of the most dangerous apparatuses a farmer can use....
Early Lambing Flocks Should Make Scanning a Top Priority
For sheep farmers around the country, the next item on the agenda will be scanning the flock. Some early lambers may have this task completed, however the majority will do so in the coming weeks and months. In terms of timeline, farmers should aim to scan sheep...
Wet Ground Means Time for Winter Housing
With wet weather hitting nearly all parts of the county in recent weeks, farmers have been turning their attention to bringing cattle in off the land. As grazing conditions are deteriorating, farmers have no other option but to bring animals in for winter housing....