Breifne O'Brien
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Technical Beef Specialist at Agriland Breifne @agriland .ie
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Damage caused to a farm by ‘tornado like’ winds in Wexford yesterday. Video sent to me my a farmer down that way. Full story on
@AgrilandIreland
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I would question the logic of so-called “experts” advising people to eat less Irish meat when this sustainably-produced product will be replaced in the diet with the likes of avocados that are imported thousands of miles from irrigated regions under immense water stress
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I am baffled to say the least. To see that the EU - being already self sufficient in beef - will import 99,000t of beef from a region that is actively involved in large-scale deforestation while European farmers bend over backwards to improve sustainability. Where is the logic?
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Today marks my last day as a news journalist with
@AgrilandIreland
.
It has been an honour to work for this publication - voicing the views of all stakeholders in the agricultural industry - but duty calls and my career in agriculture continues.
Thanks for all the memories,
Breff
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Abundant rainfall means water stress is not an issue when producing food in Ireland. Currently, 40% (and rising) of the world’s food comes from irrigated agriculture. If the world is to feed its growing population sustainably, Ireland should be producing more food, not timber
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Travelled from Cavan to a conference in the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge, today. In total, the tolls amounted to €28.40 and cost of parking was €21. Add the diesel after that.
Call me a Cavan-man if you like but that ain’t cheap by any measure!
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Another ill-thought out publicity stunt by a students’ union in a weak effort to increase engagement with the students of DCU. The lack of substance behind the motion is evident as the slide depicts a dairy cow, a UK flag and what appears to be a goat above the ‘NoBeef’ slogan
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In 2022, the average dairy farm made a profit of €148,000 while the average cattle-rearing farm made a profit of only €8,700, yet Macra seems to feel that grants for expanding dairy farmers is a more pressing issue than those facing other sectors
Why have the challenges being faced by smaller-scale young beef, sheep and suckler farmers not been mentioned?
#Opinion
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Can anyone explain this?
There’s an old spring well on the land at home and it has never been known to freeze over. All other buckets of water, drinkers, everything else freezing solid around it tonight. How can this be?
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Now this is a handy wheelbarrow.
Designed for feeding ewes meal when housed - sloped to a door that can be opened by twisting the wheelbarrow handle to let meal out when feeding sheep
@AgrilandIreland
@SommetElevage
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A real privilege to be interviewed by sporting legend Cian Duffy following yesterday’s historic Ulster Title victory for Cavan.
🟦⬜️ 🏆
@TheSundayGame
@RTEsport
@BBCSport
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‘An acre of housing estates emit 70 times more carbon than an acre of any type of agriculture.’
@MichaelFitzmau1
dishing out the facts
#cblive
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Very sad news coming from
@ucddublin
tonight. A quiet and inoffensive man. Lord have mercy on his soul.
Michael Byrne, affectionately known as “Old Man Belfield” by students and staff, sadly passed away on Monday 11 January 2021.
A fiercely private person, we thank those of you who quietly looked out for Michael.
We will miss him around the campus.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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- Soil pH: 6.3 ✅
- Index 3 for P and K ✅
- 2,500g/ac slurry + CAN applied ✅
You can almost see it growing 😍
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New land connected to the mains water supply today.
The days of carrying water to cattle in 5 gallon drums will soon be a thing of the past
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Breaking: Farmers in Dublin city centre say: ‘We are staying here until we get a result. We’re here for the night.’ They are demanding a meeting with Minister Creed. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for more
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€9.50 for a beef roll at the Galway Races. What percentage of this is the farmer getting?
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Sad to hear of the passing of Pogues frontman and legendary songwriter Shane MacGowan. Myself and Peter O Dwyer put in a great evening with the late Shane in our college days and also met Jem Finer that day. The two men wrote the Fairytale of New York. Rest in Peace Shane🎵🎶
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On a farm abroad in France this morning with 120 Blonde d’Aquitaine pedigree suckler cows. Bulls finished under 20 months and sold to factory at €5/kg (approx). A small number of steers finished at 3 year old and sold directly to consumer at €11/kg. All feed is grown on farm
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Dublin city centre at a standstill tonight as farmers have parked up their tractors at St Stephen's Green
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All systems go in Killygarry this morning with The Haw's men out in force knocking the first cut. A good crop overall with sugars at 4%. Let's hope this weather keeps up
@AgrilandIreland
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These cattle will be fit for the hook come September 2020. I reckon beef could be a roaring trade by then
#NeverGiveUp
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Not much of a selection for customers in the beef section of the Aldi supermarket, Carlow Town. A store worker explained to me that this is because ‘the farmers are on strike’. Surely it’s time for an end to this madness
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‘Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power’
@horseracingIRE
@Galway_Races
@JamesMu62386141
@jafitz96
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Good morning all from sunny Shanghai where
@AgrilandIreland
is in attendance at the Irish Trade Mission to China led by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie
@McConalogue
in conjunction with
@Bordbia
. Stay tuned to for updates
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Home farm silage results for 2019 in: 75% DMD and 15.9% crude protein. And they would tell you beef men don’t know how to make good silage. Let’s see the dairy lads top that
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What an amazing achievement by a group of students who undertake this effort every year on a voluntary basis.
Well done to all involved!
@ucdagfood
@UCD_Ag_Soc
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Excitement building this morning
@FIRESteakhouse
as the
@WSteakChallenge
is getting underway. Delighted to be a part of the expert judging panel this year.
@Bordbia
@AgrilandIreland
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A JCB loading shovel pulling a local link mini bus out of a field. Sunday in rural Cavan at its best
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In Elphin Mart this morning for the spring show and sale of bull weanlings. Approx. 350 weanling bulls in today’s sale. Some super quality E and U-grade bulls on offer. Full report to come on
@AgrilandIreland
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Top price of the night just before 2:30am: €14,500 for Co. Mayo man Chris Meehan’s Belgian Blue junior champion heifer weighing in at 331kg and coming with a cow as well. Video: LsLAuctions
@AgrilandIreland
@BelgianBlueIRL
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Congratulations
@HughLarkin1
on your recent victory in the
@I_Herefordprime
stock judging competition. A well earned title that will no doubt be followed up by many more impressive accolades to add to your prestige
We recently held a stock judging competition in
@KepakGroup
Clonee with the Advanced Beef Production students of
@ucdagfood
1st – Hugh Larkin (Monaghan), 2nd - Ellen Massey (Kildare), Joint 3rd - Danny Fanning (Tipperary), Amy Mulchrone (Mayo), Margaret Farrell (Meath)
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Thomas Reid is living proof that some men have no price and large sums of money hold no value to them. Not the type of person you meet every day. Living legend?
#LonelyBattle
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Massive news coming from Brussels tonight! Help is on the way for struggling Irish beef farmers. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for further details on this support fund
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‘Today’s 6c/L drop in milk price represents a loss of €35,000/year to a 100 cow dairy farmer in the Cavan region’, Owen Briodie tells the Cavan
@IFAmedia
monthly meeting
@Ryefielddairy
@AgrilandIreland
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What a great night for Sliabh Glah
@MacranaFeirme
, placing third in north west club of the region and I was delighted to be awarded best new north west Macra member
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Big job on in Cavan Town at the minute. Unfortunately, some people feel they shouldn’t have to pay for the maintenance of their own water infrastructure. If you bore a well and the pump gives up, who pays for it? The person who uses it. Seems fair to me.
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Top price of the night so far!
€12,800 for Co. Donegal man Pierce McNamees’ heifer which was the Carrick Winter Fair Junior Show Champion yesterday
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Walking through a supermarket in Shanghai, China today, needless to say I was surprised to see produce from Killeshandra on the shelf. Produce from
@KerrygoldIRL
and
@BaileysOfficial
spotted also.
@Bordbia
@AgrilandIreland
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For the day that’s in it - an interesting line from a book recently published on the history of Cavan Town.
#CavanDay
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One of the finest suckler farms in the country. The attention to detail is just unbelievable. Best of luck to the McGee family with their sale of ‘high end’ breeding heifers this weekend. Stay tuned to for the full story
A slight preview of what’s to come in this weekend’s beef focus on
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€3,900 for Co. Tipperary man John Hogans’ 485kg Limousin-cross bull
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The first of the
@IFAmedia
election canvassers arrived at the yard today. Dad, Andy and myself were flat out feeding cattle so they decided to give us a hand 😂
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Irish beef farmers' protest in Ballinasloe, Co.Galway. Members of the
@beefplan
staged a funeral for the imminent death of the suckler/beef industry unless there is change. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for more
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I wonder how many people felt they made an ‘informed vote’ in General Election 2020 based on what they read on an Ireland Simpsons’ Fans meme? 🤔
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Watching the 'Secret Life of Farm Animals' on BBC Four tonight. Very reassuring to see a programme that accuratley reflects what life is actually like for livestock on farms in both Ireland and the UK.
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Strong demand for quality suckler stock at Carrigallen Mart tonight with a top price of €5,000 for this BBX in-calf heifer due March 17 to a Limousin bull. Bought by a Co. Tyrone based suckler farmer. Stay tuned to for full report
@AgrilandIreland
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Visit to an Aubrac suckler farm high in the hills to the east of the Massif Central in France. Farmer receiving €5.75/kg (carcass weight) for cull cows and weanlings averaging €3.28/kg (live weight). At this altitude, land trades at €2,500/ha.
@AgrilandIreland
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An interesting discussion this evening with
@FDGenetics
Jaclyn Wilson, Chair of International Trade,National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (US)
@BeefUSA
and
@ICSAIreland
representatives on Jimmy Cosgrove’s farm in Enfield. Report to come on
@AgrilandIreland
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@AgrilandIreland
out visiting the largest on-farm biogas production site in France. The farm finishes 750 cattle/year and all sheds are covered in solar panels
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Great news for Irish beef exports this morning as access to the Chinese market has resumed
@AgrilandIreland
@Bordbia
@McConalogue
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Farmers at the
@ICSAIreland
beef-price protest say: 'Factories have walked on us since last spring and its time we made a stand'
@AgrilandIreland
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A look at just some of the 40-odd commercial Limousin cattle entered in the Irish Limousin Cattle Society’s 50th Anniversary Extravaganza in Carrick-on-Shannon this weekend
@irishlimousin
@AgrilandIreland
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After 3:00am in the morning and the second last heifer into the ring sells at €4,800 for Joe Logan. The last heifer into the ring just before 3:10am and sold at €1,600. Full report to come on
@AgrilandIreland
Video: LSL Auctions
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In Co. Wexford this morning visiting Redmond Farm to see their grass fed Angus beef system. Delegates attending the
@WSteakChallenge
are in attendance today also sampling some of the local food produce
@AgrilandIreland
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Well done to
@UCD_Ag_Soc
raising such a significant sum of money in what can only be described as a challenging year!
🎉🎉 Super achievement by
@UCD_Ag_Soc
presenting €15,000 to two charities last week. All funds were raised virtually in the most challenging of years. Congratulations to everyone involved 👏👏👏
@EmbraceFARM
@ucddublin
@AgrilandIreland
@diarmuidlee3
@UCDSocieties
@ASAireland
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What a great night in the Lisgrey House for Paddy O’Reilly and Paddy Smith in celebration of their years of work on Cavan County Council
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Galway without Canning is like Monaghan without Manzy
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ABP Demo Farm open day underway in Co. Carlow this morning. Discussion on the potential to improve profit and sustainability on calf to beef farms through buying calves with better genetics
@AgrilandIreland
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Beef farmers gathering at Kilkenny Mart this evening for the
@TeagascBeef
information event which will also feature speakers from
@KepakGroup
and
@IFAmedia
.
@AgrilandIreland
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Breaking: Farmers we be permitted to burn bushes between certain dates this year. Here’s the story:
@AgrilandIreland
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Beef farmers have set up protests at the gates of a number factories across Ireland. Trailers, generators and cooking facilities are on site as protestors say they will remain until a price agreement is reached
@AgrilandIreland
@Beefplan
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A backlog of lorries at the Tesco distribution centre in Donabate, Co. Dublin, this morning as
@IFAmedia
representatives are staging a protest over Irish beef prices currently 50c/kg behind UK prices
@AgrilandIreland
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In Grange, Co. Meath, this morning where the
@TeagascBeef
BEEF2022 open day is getting underway
@AgrilandIreland
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Good morning all from Clermont-Ferrand, France, where the 32nd Sommet de l’Élevage livestock show is getting underway. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for updates and coverage
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Here with
@AgrilandIreland
outside Dawn Meats in Ballyhaunis. Farmers are calling for 'a fair price' from Irish beef processors.
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Fancy bumping into these pair in the
@Obamaplaza
at this hour of the night.
@woods_angus
@DamianMcdonaldW
out working late tonight 👍
@IFAmedia
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90c/L current milk price on this 40Ha farm with 250 milking goats in Allier, France.
Milk 4.17% fat and 3.54% protein - average production is 860 litres/goat milking from September to June
Goats kid at 1 year old
@AgrilandIreland
@SommetElevage
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Rain held off in Camolin, Co.Wexford, for today’s
@teagasc
beef farm walk. Great to see these events get back underway again. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for more.
@PearseKelly4
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Poultry farmers staging a protest in Cavan this morning to highlight income losses in the sector.
@IFAmedia
@AgrilandIreland
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Great to see the arrival of a Self Service Dog Wash for the good people of Cavan and their doggos to avail of. A sign of the times
@BustToBoom
?
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Full house in Portlaoise tonight for the
@IFAmedia
national beef meeting. IFA president
@TimCullinan_IFA
outlines it’s currently costing €5/day to finish cattle and calls for an explanation from factories on why Irish beef price is 50c/kg behind EU price
@AgrilandIreland
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Delighted to be back at my Alma Mater this morning for the
@ucdagfood
Careers Day. If you’re in the area, be sure to call in and say hi!
@AgrilandIreland
All set up and ready to go in the
@ucddublin
Astra Hall ahead of the
@ucdagfood
Careers Day which is set to get underway this morning. If you’re in the area today, be sure to drop in for a chat!
@UCD_Ag_Soc
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New strategy for feeding bales. Could be on a winner here...
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It is with great excitement that I meet the announcement of the Government's Climate Action Plan. The challanges and opportunities we - as Agri/Environmental graduates - are about to be faced with will no doubt be absolutely phenomenal.
Ar aghaidh le chéile.
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Some cracking machinery on display here at
@sima_paris
. Stay tuned to
@AgrilandIreland
for updates!!
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At Fennor Farm this morning where the Gigginstown House Angus Sale 2023 is set to get underway this afternoon. Sale live on
@marteye1
from 12:30. Full coverage to come on
@AgrilandIreland
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Shane Giltinane and James Kelly pictured with the
@tullamoreshow
Commercial Senior Champion
@AgrilandIreland
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Twin heifers sired by EBY and owned by the Claffey Family from Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, sold for €2,500 and €2,000 respectively. Now there’s a suckler cow left a few pound behind her!
@AgrilandIreland
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Unusual but brilliant to see beef and dairy farmers, AI companies and staff from ABP’s Advantage Beef Programme all in a room together having a constructive discussion on improving the beef calf quality from the dairy herd. More of this is needed
@AgrilandIreland
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The
@IFAmedia
campaign for a rise in beef prices continues with a protest outside the Musgraves distribution centre, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, this morning. More on
@AgrilandIreland
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That’s a wrap from Day 1 at
#Ploughing2022
. If you’re attending tomorrow be sure to visit the
@AgrilandIreland
tent located beside the
@NPAIE
headquarters. We have live panel discussions, free phone charging and a chance to win a Pottinger mower worth €18,000!
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Discussion on potential schemes underway here in Cavan for the
@MacranaFeirme
CAP consultation meeting.
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Minister for Agriculture Charlie
@McConalogue
speaking at the Cavan
@IFAmedia
AGM at the Lavey Inn tonight. Cavan IFA chairperson Maurice Brady has outlined a number of pressing issues that are facing Cavan farmers to the minister and asked for clarity on these
@AgrilandIreland
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One for the Charolais cattle fans.
The final bull in this video weighs in at 1,685kg. Sired by Hermes.
The 4 bulls in pic 3 have a combined live weight of over 6tonne
@SommetElevage
@AgrilandIreland
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Here this morning outside Dawn meats in Ballyhaunis.
@ICSAIreland
along with its fellow beef farmers stage their second protest at the continued price cuts being imposed on farmers.
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Reelin’ in the years has to be one of my favorite programmes on TV. Can anyone guess the year?
@RITYarchive
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Irish produce taking centre stage at the SIAL world food trade fair in Shanghai, China today
@DairygoldCo_Op
@Bordbia
@McConalogue
@AgrilandIreland
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Great to catch up with the owner of the Gigginstown Angus Herd ahead of the on-farm sale which takes place on Saturday, April 22 from 11:30am. More to come on
@AgrilandIreland
Technical Beef Specialist
@breifneobrien1
giving
@Ryanair
CEO Michael O'Leary a look at the Agriland app.
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Over 800 bullocks in Carnaross Mart today. Started at 11:00am this morning and still selling away. Auctioneers Jim Fox and Larry Gillian keeping them moving all day 🐂🐂🐂. Sale report to come on
@AgrilandIreland
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An interesting discussion had today with
@BillyKelleherEU
, Wicklow
@CalfCompany
and Clarehill Livestock on current challenges facing the Irish cattle industry and the sale and transport of Irish calves to mainland Europe. Full report to come on
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In Ballina Mart tonight where the
@doveagenetics
beef breeding event is set to get underway. Speakers from
@IrishAngusBeef
and
@teagasc
in attendance also. Full report to come on
@AgrilandIreland
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Sales ring has been thronged here in Carrick on Shannon since early morning as the 2022 Winter Fair Sale gets underway. Super prices seen and quality commercial cattle on display
@AgrilandIreland
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