Irish Independent - Farming - 2018-08-28

• Beef farmers sell fodder rather than buy livestock
• ‘Split-second mistake’ led to first accident in 54 years
• Farmers urged to be vigilant about stress
• Kerry Co-op row escalates as dissidents demand EGM
• Italian grass arriving as drought returns
• Donegal’s finest makes long trip worthwhile with Cappamore title
• Factories ‘use grid to avoid paying bonuses’
• Whiskey stores give grain growers a ‘Wee’ shot in the arm
• Farmers call for probe into fertiliser ‘cartel’ after price hike
• Charting mixed emotions of a large animal vet
• Farmers could help each other to avoid tragic accidents
• Mushroom growers facing ‘massive crisis’
• Dairy farmers eager to offload empty heifers
• Compensate or face farmer exodus
• Beware of the Easter Island warning signs
• Big opportunit­y arises for specialist fodder producers
• Autumn plan essential for winter feed
• Diversifyi­ng from traditiona­l enterprise­s supports viability
• Macron: EU unity outweighs Anglo-French relationsh­ip
• Solar should be the magic bullet — so why am
• ACORNS can help you grow your idea
• New online energy decision tool can save farmers €1,800
• I reluctant to pull the trigger?
• Barnadown a breeding ground for showjumpin­g superstars
• FIRM IRISH FIXTURE GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
• Price crisis fears as plain cattle set to flood market
• No light at end of tunnel as dark arts keep lid on prices
• German manufactur­er introduces Montana hillside harvesting system to new combine range, writes
• Stronger chassis highlight of new Claas Rollant baler
• Jefferys stay out in front of pack on bumper day for Charollais
• Banjo hits the high notes in €1,020 sale
• Big numbers but prices down at Mayo Mule sale
• Royal touch to Virginia as Megan scoops prize
• Lots to consider at Ballythoma­s
• ‘Good summer grass farm’ guided at €6,000/ac
• Ballintogh­er Stud is a winner
• Emma’s on a mission to promote farm safety
• When grief gives way to the balm of memories that will never fade
• Loretta brings out the greats
• ‘Once I’m off the farm, I am on holiday’

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