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If you re looking for work in the agriculture sector find out what s on offer. / Claire Nash
Sheep farm manager
Sheep Milk Ireland requires a farm manager to take care of 2,000 sheep on a 200ac platform.
The candidate should have a passion for farming and previous experience.
More information on the role can be found on the Sheep Milk Ireland website.
Hi all, we are on the lookout for a farm manager to help us take our business to the next level. RTs much appreciated.
Dairy farm worker
Farm Relief Services (FRS) is seeking a dairy farm worker for a full-time role on a farm in Westmeath.
May 6, 2021, 6:05 am
To achieve the best expression of heat and the best conception rates, we need to do everything we can to ensure that cows are in good body condition score (BCS) and their feed requirements are met.
In the spring-calving dairy herd, May is the most important month of the year for breeding activity, according to Waterford-based Ned Dunphy from the Farm Relief Services, and veterinary surgeon Ger Cusack of Comeragh Veterinary.
Lameness reducing conception rates
Research shows that cows that are lame graze for shorter periods of time and spend longer periods lying down. Their dry matter intake is reduced, and they tend to lose body condition.
Limerick postman John delivered much more than letters
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Last day on the job for John Quinlan, postman for Caherconlish and Boher for the last 17 years | PICTURES: Brendan Gleeson );
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JOHN QUINLAN delivered much more than letters and parcels to the good people of Caherconlish and Boher and surrounding areas.
The postman brought good cheer, a kind word and a smile. The 67-year-old, from Cappamore, delivered his last letter last Wednesday.
In a final touch of class he asked Pat Hourigan and Sean Hogg, the Caherconlish and Murroe-Boher notes correspondents, to “thank each and everyone of you for your kindness, affection and generosity shown to me over the last 17 years”.
February 26, 2021 7:58 am
FBD Holdings plc has announced a dramatic reduction in profits for 2020 in its preliminary announcement for last year, with Covid-19 having a severe impact on the company.
Profit before tax of €4.8 million was reported. Though well down on the €112.5 million recorded in 2019, the company said last year’s profit “reflects a strong underlying business performance and includes positive prior year claims reserve development of €23 million and an investment return of €10 million”.
The Commercial Court judgement delivered on February 5 “provides clarity” around the liability for Covid-19 pandemic business interruption claims relating to pub policies, FBD said.
Provision for this increased to €65 million – comprising best estimate net claims costs of €54 million and €11 million assumed for reinsurance reinstatement premium.
In this week’s Buildings Focus,
AgriLand made the trip to Borrisoleigh just outside Thurles in Co. Tipperary to check out a new grant-spec, five-bay slatted unit.
The new shed, on the farm of Pierce Ryan, was just completed last November, in time for winter housing.
Pierce, who runs his own Agri Consultancy business in Thurles, runs a store to beef enterprise, which sees him buy in Hereford, Angus and Friesian steers in around 450kg and finish them at 28-30 months-of-age.
The farm, which is in one block consisting of 100ha, had been understocked, but over the last few years Pierce has increased the farm’s stocking rate and this was one of the reasons for building the new shed – in order to have enough winter accommodation.