Conor Finnerty

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Conor Finnerty is a recent graduate from the University of Limerick holding an Honours degree in Journalism and New Media. An east Galway native he grew up on a typical Irish family farm with a mixture of suckler cows and sheep. Having now moved to the capital his farming responsibilities are held for the weekend while his father and brother take care of business during the week.

Plan your route to the National Ploughing Championships 2016

National Ploughing Championships

Plan your route to the National Ploughing Championships 2016

Planning your route when visiting this year’s National Ploughing Championships is important to avoid unnecessary delays, with over 280,000 people expected...
Claas to display new Quadrant baler at this year’s Ploughing

National Ploughing Championships

Claas to display new Quadrant baler at this year’s Ploughing

Claas recently launched its Quadrant 5200 large square baler and it will be on display for the first time in...
70% of advance CAP payments to issue to North’s farmers in October

N.Ireland

70% of advance CAP payments to issue to North’s farmers in October

Plans to issue a 70% advance of Basic and Greening Payments in October have been announced by Northern Ireland’s Minister...
Record number of white-tailed eagles successfully fledged across the country

Environment

Record number of white-tailed eagles successfully fledged across the country

A total of six white-tailed eagle chicks successfully fledged in three different counties in 2016, making this the most successful...
Recent increase in Bluetongue outbreaks in France

EU

Recent increase in Bluetongue outbreaks in France

Some 20 new outbreaks of Bluetongue in cattle have been reported in France since August 16, bringing the total number of cases...
North/south heifer price differential widens to almost 13c/kg

Beef

North/south heifer price differential widens to almost 13c/kg

The price differential of R3 grade heifers between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland widened to 12.9c/kg for the...
EU farmers call for legislation to combat unfair trading practices

EU

EU farmers call for legislation to combat unfair trading practices

As EU Farm Ministers meet in Slovakia this week, Copa-Cogeca has called for EU legislation to be introduced to combat unfair...
‘Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, despite recent milk price increases’

Dairy

‘Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, despite recent milk price increases’

Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, with recent milk price increases from processors not going far enough to assist...
World cereal production forecast up 22m tonnes on July figures – FAO

Arable

World cereal production forecast up 22m tonnes on July figures – FAO

World cereal supply and demand forecasts for the 2016/17 season have been adjusted since July, following increases to production forecasts, according...
Massey Ferguson unveils the world’s first 200hp, four-cylinder tractor

Machinery

Massey Ferguson unveils the world’s first 200hp, four-cylinder tractor

Massey Ferguson has unveiled the world’s first 200hp, four cylinder tractor as part of the MF 6700 S series, at...
Dairygold updates logo for the first time in 25 years

Agri-Business

Dairygold updates logo for the first time in 25 years

Dairygold has updated its corporate logo, replacing the existing logo first introduced over 25 years ago, when neighbouring co-ops in...
Higher number of dairy calf births when there’s a full moon, study finds

Dairy

Higher number of dairy calf births when there’s a full moon, study finds

The phases of the moon have an affect on the time dairy cows give birth, according to a study by...
Massey Ferguson launches new range of telehandlers to meet agricultural demands

Machinery

Massey Ferguson launches new range of telehandlers to meet agricultural demands

Massey Ferguson has launched their new TH telehandler series, offering engine power up to 130hp, a maximum lift height of 7m...
Dovea Genetics to auction six heifers in aid of Bothar

Rural Life

Dovea Genetics to auction six heifers in aid of Bothar

Dovea Genetics, one of Ireland’s leading dairy and beef semen supplier, is holding a charity auction in aid of Bothar...
New Zealand company launch rotary dairy platform in Ireland and the UK

Dairy

New Zealand company launch rotary dairy platform in Ireland and the UK

A rotary dairy platform, reputed to be the most technologically advanced in the world, is now available for UK and...
Milk production in Northern Ireland falling, as prices still below those of 2015

Dairy

Milk production in Northern Ireland falling, as prices still below those of 2015

In July the average farm gate price of milk in Northern Ireland, including retrospective bonuses, was 18.47p/l, falling by 0.45p/l compared...
UK dairy processors announce further increases to milk prices

Dairy

UK dairy processors announce further increases to milk prices

UK dairy processor First Milk and Muller announced further plans to increase milk prices, with First Milk deciding to increase...
‘Fall in EU milk price causing increase in the number of cows sent to slaughter’

Dairy

‘Fall in EU milk price causing increase in the number of cows sent to slaughter’

Cow slaughterings in the EU for the first half of the year is up 8% compared to this time last...
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