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.

Farmer banned from keeping commercial livestock for 5 years
Farmer banned from keeping commercial livestock for 5 years

A farmer in Co. Antrim has been banned from keeping commercial livestock for five years after being convicted of charges...

Farmers who retain BVD-infected calves ‘pose a risk to the entire industry’
Farmers who retain BVD-infected calves ‘pose a risk to the entire industry’

The minority of farmers who retain calves, which have tested positive for BVD, pose a risk to the entire industry,...

Video: Multiple motorists avoid crashing into tractor and baler combo
Video: Multiple motorists avoid crashing into tractor and baler combo

A video has recently emerged online where multiple motorists can be seen narrowly avoiding a series of potentially devastating road...

Young boy seriously injured in a farm accident over the weekend
Young boy seriously injured in a farm accident over the weekend

An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in an accident on a farm in Northern Ireland over the weekend. The accident...

Young farmer convicted of transporting an unfit animal
Young farmer convicted of transporting an unfit animal

A 21-year-old farmer has been recently convicted at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for transporting an unfit animal, according to the Department of Agriculture,...

UFU aims to raise £100,000 for charity to mark centenary anniversary
UFU aims to raise £100,000 for charity to mark centenary anniversary

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) aims to raise £100,000 (€113,530) for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland to mark its 100-year anniversary....

Two farmers fined for polluting waterways
Two farmers fined for polluting waterways

Two farmers in Northern Ireland have been fined for polluting waterways, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

Deadline for applications to agricultural business course extended
Deadline for applications to agricultural business course extended

The deadline for applications to CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations Level 2 course has been extended until 4:00pm on August 24. Enrolment applications...

Young farmer snubs court date in favour of silage
Young farmer snubs court date in favour of silage

A 21-year-old farmer faced with a number of motoring offences recently decided to snub his court date in order to...

How many round bales can you make in an hour?
How many round bales can you make in an hour?

The previous John Deere (round) baling record was set in 2012; it stood at 127 bales/hour. It was set using one of...

Video: Artic trucks called in to help with 35km silage draw
Video: Artic trucks called in to help with 35km silage draw

A local haulier was recently called in to help a farmer draw silage close to 35km from the field to...

Green diesel prices highest in Connacht, 7.5% above the national average
Green diesel prices highest in Connacht, 7.5% above the national average

Green diesel (agricultural diesel) prices continue to be highest in the Connacht region, standing 7.5% above the national average, according...

Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?
Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?

At the moment, there is a growing fear among farmers that steps could be taken to ban traditional splash-plate slurry...

Video: Big Deere gains and sheds weight in an ‘EZ’ manner
Video: Big Deere gains and sheds weight in an ‘EZ’ manner

Last week played host to the significant Cereals 2017 event in the UK. Located in Lincolnshire, the event took place...

Tractor drawing silage involved in cyclist hit-and-run
Tractor drawing silage involved in cyclist hit-and-run

A tractor drawing silage has reportedly been involved in a hit-and-run incident, where a cyclist was knocked from his bike....

Pics: Tractor engulfed in flames while drawing in bales
Pics: Tractor engulfed in flames while drawing in bales

The silage harvesting season is in full swing due to the extended period of fine weather, but one unlucky farmer in...

Department publishes farm planning handbook for 2017
Department publishes farm planning handbook for 2017

The ‘Farm Business Data 2017’ farm planning handbook has recently been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

Pics: Firefighters come to the aid of two separate farmers to rescue animals
Pics: Firefighters come to the aid of two separate farmers to rescue animals

Firefighters in Northern Ireland have recently come to the aid of two separate farmers, in order to help rescue two...