Rachel Donovan

News Correspondent @FarmersJournal. UCD Ag Science graduate 2021. Tiobraid Árann abú

[Rachel Donovan @Rachel_Donovan_]

Discussions are well underway in UL today at Dairy Day 2025 🐮 🥛 🐄

Farm Finance panel:
Nicola Featherstone, AIB highlights the importance of “terming out” loans over an appropriate period while Philip O’Connor from IFAC says that cash flow has to be protected
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Standing room only tonight in the hall in Toomevara where a meeting was held to discuss plans for a large-scale anaerobic digestion facility in the area. @farmersjournal

[Kilruane MacDonaghs GAA & Camogie Club @MacDonaghs1club]

A cow on Matt Cleary's farm in Ardcroney showing her support for Craig Morgan & Tipperary by wearing the Blue & Gold emblazoned with the No 5 (Craig's number)
A very "MOOVING" show of support.
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Early bird catches the worm here at a sunny Moorepark this morning.

Teagasc’s Joe Patten kicks off proceedings at the 2025 open day.

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[Racing TV @RacingTV]

A great snap of Locked Box and Philip Donovan flying to victory at @Fairyhouse today.

📸 @patcashhealy

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A very sad day for the industry. Rest in Peace Michael.

[IHRB @ihrb_ie]

On behalf of the O’Sullivan family, it is with profound sadness that the IHRB confirms the passing of Michael O’Sullivan

[Smaller Fish @SmallerFishGAA]

If you're watching rugby ahead of hurling you need your head examined

Look at this

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Teagasc figures highlight how tough 2024 was for growing grass.
Grass growth back by 11% in spring, 11% in summer and 2% in Autumn. Lower summer temps a key driver.

At launch of a new @teagasc report on innovation, sustainability & technical performance of agri-food sector.

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Overall meat and livestock exports worth €4.3bn

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Beef exports were up overall by 6% to €2.8bn in 2024. The most significant increase was experienced in international markets where beef exports rose by 45%.

📍In Ballsbridge today at the launch of @Bordbia ‘s export performance and prospects report 2024-2025

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@Teabagchampion @Bordbia @farmersjournal Beef and offal exports were 2.4% higher at 557,000t in 2024 Willie

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Limerick dairy farmer Michael Carroll takes to the stage at Teagasc’s National Dairy Conference taking place today at Limerick Racecourse.

Michael is milking 145 cows on 100ha. He is due to start calving on 20 January and only milks once a day for the first 6 weeks.
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[FJ Pedigree @FJ_Pedigree]

Lot 407 weighing 345kg sells for €30,000.

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Francie Gorman opens the @IFAmedia Farming and Food conference at the Curragh Racecourse this morning.

He says that the IFA will be looking to have a strong impact on the next programme for Government as we’re under “starters orders” for a general election.

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@farmersjournal IFA president Francie Gorman said at the meeting: “This equipment is not suitable for hilly areas full stop.”

He spoke about the negative economic and environmental impacts of using LESS in hilly areas.

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A packed hall of farmers in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary tonight.

The ban on the use of splash plates from 1 January has raised health and safety concerns among local hill farmers.

“Using LESS in the hills is dangerous, unworkable and putting the safety of farmers at risk”

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“The tractor did a full 360 around back onto its wheels.

“I’m probably 25 years travelling that same field and I got caught out myself.”

Local farmer Alan Ryan from Templederry speaking about a near miss while spreading slurry last year.

[Moneygall GAA @MoneygallGAA]

The @NenaghGuardian turns black and red this week! Great coverage, match reports, stats and photographs of our two great county final wins and the celebrations. Be sure to pick up a souvenir copy! ⬛️🟥

[Rachel Donovan @Rachel_Donovan_]

It’s worth listening to the end to hear the last man I spoke to.

Always great to get out and meet the farmers at Ploughing every year.

Over and out for 2024 🫡

[Irish Farmers Journal @farmersjournal]

🎤 | We asked farmers for their thoughts at Ploughing after a tough year on farm.
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[Rachel Donovan @Rachel_Donovan_]

“The nitrates derogation is a national asset - it’s an important part of our farming infrastructure,” An Taoiseach Simon Harris said today while taking part in @farmersjournal Break the Cycle initiative #Ploughing2024