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.

Glanbia confirms Patronage Support Package for feed and fertiliser

Agri-Business

Glanbia confirms Patronage Support Package for feed and fertiliser

Glanbia Co-op has confirmed a Patronage Support Package will be paid to members on all qualifying feed and fertiliser purchased in 2017. All...
‘5-year vaccination programme needed to eradicate Bluetongue’

EU

‘5-year vaccination programme needed to eradicate Bluetongue’

A five-year, mass vaccination programme is needed to eradicate Bluetongue in Europe, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)....
Study reveals sheep farmers are ‘hesitant’ to seek the help of vets

Sheep

Study reveals sheep farmers are ‘hesitant’ to seek the help of vets

A recent study in the UK has revealed that sheep farmers are hesitant to seek the help of vets straight...
Poor quality ear tags cost farmers in the North more than £700,000/year

N.Ireland

Poor quality ear tags cost farmers in the North more than £700,000/year

Poor quality ear tags for cattle cost farmers in Northern Ireland more than £700,000 (€807,660) a year, according to the Ulster...
‘Trade for quality tractors considerably higher than this time last year’

Machinery

‘Trade for quality tractors considerably higher than this time last year’

There is a significant improvement in trade for second-hand tractors, compared to this time last year, according to Cheffins’ Chairman...
Farmer fined close to £10,000 for fraud and cattle identification offences

N.Ireland

Farmer fined close to £10,000 for fraud and cattle identification offences

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been fined close to £10,000 (€11,530) for multiple fraud and cattle identification offences. David...
Kellys of Borris to celebrate 60th anniversary with ‘big’ open days

Machinery

Kellys of Borris to celebrate 60th anniversary with ‘big’ open days

A very sizeable family-founded machinery business in the south east is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary over the coming days. Kellys’ Claas...
Bereaved farm families in the North face ‘extremely inflexible’ inheritance policy

N.Ireland

Bereaved farm families in the North face ‘extremely inflexible’ inheritance policy

Bereaved farm families in Northern Ireland are facing difficulties with DAERA’s policy on the inheritance of herd and flock numbers, the Ulster...
Pics: Vintage collection expected to make £1m at Co. Tyrone auction

Machinery

Pics: Vintage collection expected to make £1m at Co. Tyrone auction

A collection of vintage machinery and tractors is expected to make £1m (€1.16m) at auction in the coming weeks. The...
Video: Cattle rescued from the sea after 15m cliff fall

Rural Life

Video: Cattle rescued from the sea after 15m cliff fall

Two bulls had to be rescued from the sea by members of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), after they...
Check out what’s on offer at some of the upcoming tractor auctions

Machinery

Check out what’s on offer at some of the upcoming tractor auctions

A number of machinery auctions are set to take place at home and abroad over the coming weeks, with hundreds...
Farmer and haulier fined for transporting an unfit animal

N.Ireland

Farmer and haulier fined for transporting an unfit animal

A farmer and haulier in Northern Ireland have been fined for transporting an animal that was not fit for the...
Global poultry industry shaken by bird flu situation – Rabobank

Pig/Poultry

Global poultry industry shaken by bird flu situation – Rabobank

The outlook for the global poultry industry in 2017 has been shaken by the bird flu situation, according to a...
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards

Agri-Business

Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards

The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...
Global wheat production expected to fall in 2017

Arable

Global wheat production expected to fall in 2017

Global wheat production is expected to fall in 2017, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United...
Compulsory poultry housing order in the North set to be lifted

N.Ireland

Compulsory poultry housing order in the North set to be lifted

The compulsory poultry housing order currently in place in Northern Ireland is set to be lifted this month, Chief Veterinary Officer,...
‘Strong demand’ for long-term land leasing arrangements

Agri-Business

‘Strong demand’ for long-term land leasing arrangements

There is strong demand for long-term land lease arrangements, according to a number of auctioneers across the country. A common...
Video: Popularity of tractor runs continues to grow

Machinery

Video: Popularity of tractor runs continues to grow

The charitable, community spirit and fun aspects of tractor runs have driven the popularity of these events, according to a number...
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