Irish Independent - Farming - 2016-06-07

• Weedkiller ban will be ‘disaster’ for Irish farming
• ‘I am not going to put up with some official banning me from cutting turf ’
• IFA takes a big hit on levies in the west
• Sun boosts spirits and growth rates
• Continenta­ls losing out to traditiona­l beef breeds
• Enhanced sheep tagging scheme mooted for €25m
• ‘Lamb burgers will definitely sell’
• CHECKING IN FOR SOMATIC CELL WORKSHOPS
• ‘Every cent counts at the moment’
• Standards slip as expansion pressures take their toll
• Sheep scheme will test the depth of our ‘new politics’
• Bumper silage season is a badly needed boost for farmers’ morale
• Misfiring bulls are an expensive drain on the herd
• Managing grass quality is the big challenge in a time of rapid growth
• Give me our homegrown beef over American pie any day
• Drafting lambs now is a better bet than waiting until July
• Bypassing fungicides in fine weather is a risky strategy
• ‘Rural end of society is being left behind’
• Doyle’s a cut above
• Lamb retains a privileged position due to
• Jury is out on whether the EU will pursue Ireland over water charges
• Big Phil stands his ground on TTIP
• Glanbia scheme will ‘put pressure on the banks’
• Its links to religious festivals
• Slaney move should get green light - ABP boss
• Lamb supplies will be tighter due to ‘big kill’
• ‘Strength of trade’ brings out cattle
• Low supply sees dramatic rise in mart price for over 600kg
• The shows must go on
• CHAMPION ADVICE: HOW TO PREPARE A WINNER
• Top Coolmohan pure Friesian herd to go on show at open day
• The foal whisperer
• Lock, stock and barrel in Kilkenny for €550,000
• Galway land from €4,600 to €14,000/acre
• ‘Super farm’ could fetch a million
• Auction action hots ups with strong sales
• ‘Top class’ Golden Vale holding sells for €10,000/acre
• Home of famous Limousin herd for sale in the very sunny southeast
• Appeal for road safety vigilance
• Special mass to honour victims of farm tragedy
• Commonsens­e the first casualty in gender wars
• Music with Eddie Rowley
• ‘Something has to be done before more farmers leave the sector’

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