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Turning the soil
The soil of Ireland is an immensely valuable, and finite, national resource, which forms and evolves slowly over very long periods of time. It is the basis for almost all farming activity. Soil is a ...Turning the soil
The soil of Ireland is an immensely valuable, and finite, national resource, which forms and evolves slowly over very long periods of time. It is the basis for almost all farming activity. Soil is a biologically active, complex mixture of weathered minerals, organic matter, organisms, air and water that provides the foundation for life in terrestrial ecosystems. The general consensus is that soil quality in Ireland is good. Irish farmers have a major responsibility to nurture and protect this valuable resource for future generations.
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Suckler cow and her calf.
A suckler cow pictured with her young calf. The cow would typically give birth (calve) in the Spring and her calf would suckle her milk until the autumn when he or she would be weaned onto a diet of ...Suckler cow and her calf.
A suckler cow pictured with her young calf. The cow would typically give birth (calve) in the Spring and her calf would suckle her milk until the autumn when he or she would be weaned onto a diet of grass and concentrates. The cows are bred to terminal beef sires selected for their carcase growth rate and conformation. The most popular breeds used in the beef cow herd are Charolais, followed by Limousin, Angus, Belgian Blue and Hereford.
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Points to Remember
The following are list of points to remember when planning your coop The Roof should have an overhang to drain excess water and also needs to be well insulated A mobile coop with wheels attached can ...
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A Charolais calf
Charolais cattle are the most popular beef breed in Ireland – (www.icbf.com). They originate in the Massif Central region of France, with the first imports to Ireland in 1969. Today, there are over ...A Charolais calf
Charolais cattle are the most popular beef breed in Ireland – (www.icbf.com). They originate in the Massif Central region of France, with the first imports to Ireland in 1969. Today, there are over 3,000 breeders of pedigree Charolais cattle in Ireland (www.charolais.ie). Pure bred or pedigree Charolais cattle have a distinctive white coat, although when crossed with other breeds they can be seen in various shades of grey or white. Their main attributes are fast growth, docility and ability to thrive when grazing or when fed intensively indoors.
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Reduce Waste Going to a Landfill
Reduce Reuse Recycle The less rubbish you produce the less you have to send to a landfill If you don t have green or brown bins at home set up your own recycling bins and take your rubbish to the ...
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How Can I Make One?
Use a piece of exterior quality plywood or some similar board which will not split in wet weather about 30 x 50cm and 1 to 1 5 cm thick Fit some strips of wood about 1 or 2 cm high along each side to ...
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Pigs
Pigs farmed for meat are mainly of the breeds Large White and the Landrace. More than half of all pigs are found in just four counties - Cork, Cavan, Tipperary and Waterford. Females that have had one ...Pigs
Pigs farmed for meat are mainly of the breeds Large White and the Landrace. More than half of all pigs are found in just four counties - Cork, Cavan, Tipperary and Waterford. Females that have had one or two litters are called sows. A male is called a boar, whilst a newborn is called a piglet. A group of piglets is called a litter. The meat from pigs is called pork, while cured pig meat is called bacon.
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Get Involved with Green Initiatives
Green Schools Programme This project aims to promote positive environmental action in schools but also extends to the local area and involves the whole community A green flag is awarded to schools ...
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Get Involved in the Community
There are many community projects running in Ireland that always welcome enthusiastic volunteers The following are some of the well known national initiatives that you can get involved with Tidy Towns ...
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