ON THE FARM: Indian summer perfect timing for farmers and animals
It is not unreasonable to describe what we are experiencing at the moment as an indian summer rather than autumn.
Melody Farm Eggs
ON THE FARM: Grass quality a trivial matter compared to diminished grass quantity
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at my alma mater Clonmoney national school. I was there to speak about farming, the environment and biodiversity. I have spoken to schools in the past but there is a sentimental aspect to returning to your own school.
ON THE FARM: Special feeling to produce a product enjoyed by many
*Hens on the Melody farm in Bunratty. Photograph: John Mangan Producing an in-demand product that is enjoyed by many has proven to be a special feeling, farming columnist Joe Melody remarked on the success of Melody Farm Eggs.
