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Business workshops offer up ideas for enterprise success
Tuesday November 17 2009
Business Innovation Workshops provide invaluable information for rural entrepreneurs, so make use of the opportunities on offer at the following venues:
Join the search for inspiration
Tuesday November 17 2009
We know a rocky road lies ahead, not only for the economy but also for farming. Nonetheless, farms are still a superb asset and we have to start knocking our heads together to create viable businesses both inside and outside the farm gate. There are exciting opportunities available to farmers at the moment and, in an upcoming series of articles, I will explore some areas of real potential and offer some pointers to those looking for a new direction for their current enterprise.
Boost profits with Kingswood Field
Tuesday November 17 2009
INTENSIVE grass management is undoubtedly a major factor for beef and dairy profitability.
Web-based grass software package is way of the future
Tuesday November 17 2009
ONLINE discussion groups could soon be the best way for farmers to share information about herd performance and grassland management.
Cashing in on diversification
Tuesday November 17 2009
The requirement for including a high percentage of broadleaves when establishing woodland is attracting a lot of criticism these days, principally because, once the 20-year premiums end, it is difficult to see how slow-maturing broadleaves can deliver an income for at least the next 40 to 50 years and maybe longer.
Shop around for UFL values in feed rations
Tuesday November 17 2009
If I had a euro for every time I have been asked about what constitutes a good ration for the autumn, I could take over NAMA myself and make a profit. Dairy farmers have great difficulty grasping the whole quality issue and what constitutes quality in a ration.
Ireland expects to be next in wiping out virus
Tuesday November 17 2009
Ireland is poised to become the next European country to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).
Horse breeders sustain €600/foal losses as auction prices nosedive
Tuesday November 17 2009
Horse breeders incurred average losses of more than €600/foal in 2009, as foal prices fell by 20pc at public auction.
Budget axe is hanging over Teagasc
Tuesday November 17 2009
Suggestions that pig farmers will have to help fund the sector's advisory service could well be a sign of things to come for the industry as a whole.
Technology to add €55k to pig profits
Tuesday November 17 2009
Increasing technical efficiency on pig farms could add a staggering €16m to the profitability of Irish pig enterprises.
Pig farmers hit by Teagasc levy
Tuesday November 17 2009
Teagasc has moved to secure private sector funding for part of its advisory service.
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