Farm programmes

The latest news and features from the Irish Farmers Journal farm programmes and demonstration farms.

Tillage
Gates close on winter barley crops
Conor Kehoe
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Donegal and Waterford, as some crops begin to show signs of moisture stress.
Gates close on winter barley crops
 
 
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Climate and environment
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Busy breeding season continues on Tullamore Farm
Farm Programmes
Busy breeding season continues on Tullamore Farm
Sprayers on the move in the sun
Tillage
Sprayers on the move in the sun
Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm
Beef
Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm
VIDEOS
TULLAMORE FARM
Busy breeding season continues on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher
Busy breeding season continues on Tullamore Farm
Shaun Divers fills us in on what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm
Contributor
Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm
The 2025 calving season wrapped up on Tullamore Farm last week, with 75 cows calved down. Attention now turns to the 2025 breeding season, writes Shaun Diver
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Rachel Gallagher
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what's been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher gives a full report on how the mature ewes on Tullamore Farm performed this year at lambing.
FOOTPRINT FARMERS
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Brendan Dunford
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Thomas and Claire O’Connor’s phenomenal energy and missionary-like zeal has transformed their local landscape, unleashing the land’s massive potential for growth, writes Brendan Dunford.
Finding compromise is the key to conservation for Kilkenny farmer
Brendan Dunford
Finding compromise is the key to conservation for Kilkenny farmer
William Nicholson’s story is a welcome example of how farmers and ecologists can collaborate for the benefit of both the farmer and the land’s natural assets, writes Brendan Dunford.
Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone
Brendan Dunford
Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone
Bronagh O’Kane faces many challenges in her move towards a more regenerative farming system, but the support of her farming peers helps keep her on-track, writes Brendan Dunford.
Soil and food matters in Co Meath
Brendan Dunford
Soil and food matters in Co Meath
Stuart Rogers’ fascination with soil health underpins his ambition to harness natural forces to produce nutritious food for health-conscious consumers.
Transformative thinking in Co KerrySPONSORED
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Thomas and Claire O’Connor’s phenomenal energy and missionary-like zeal has transformed their local landscape, unleashing the land’s massive potential for growth, writes Brendan Dunford.
Finding compromise is the key to conservation for Kilkenny farmerSPONSORED
Finding compromise is the key to conservation for Kilkenny farmer
William Nicholson’s story is a welcome example of how farmers and ecologists can collaborate for the benefit of both the farmer and the land’s natural assets, writes Brendan Dunford.
Peer support for a tough transition in Co TyroneSPONSORED
Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone
Bronagh O’Kane faces many challenges in her move towards a more regenerative farming system, but the support of her farming peers helps keep her on-track, writes Brendan Dunford.
Soil and food matters in Co MeathSPONSORED
Soil and food matters in Co Meath
Stuart Rogers’ fascination with soil health underpins his ambition to harness natural forces to produce nutritious food for health-conscious consumers.
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