#Farming columnist - Paula Hynes

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Paula Hynes: Dreams really do come true
Paula Hynes: Dreams really do come true
Scotland teamed up with Ireland on Sunday to give Georgie a win in the UK's biggest calf show

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Paula Hynes: I'm beginning to think autumn has passed us by!
Paula Hynes: I'm beginning to think autumn has passed us by!
Only for the leaves on the trees, one would think autumn passed us by, and we went straight into winter. The weather has made farming hard work and ground conditions tricky.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Molly and Jess won't make it to the ball
Molly and Jess won't make it to the ball
Well, our summer finally arrived just in time for the kids to go back to school. The sunshine is glorious and very welcome, I would prefer to be sitting by the beach having cocktails instead of working.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

From UK Dairy Day to the city that never sleeps
From UK Dairy Day to the city that never sleeps
UK Dairy Day is one of the very best dairy shows on the circuit.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Paula Hynes: Taking the long road to Stoneleigh
Paula Hynes: Taking the long road to Stoneleigh
Missing school is not ideal — but we think Becky will return to classes armed with a head and a heart full of life experiences after the show in Somerset

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

A passion for horsepower in the blood
A passion for horsepower in the blood
It's hard to believe that school is already back. Where has the time gone.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Paula Hynes: If the weather plays ball we will easily get a fourth cut
Paula Hynes: If the weather plays ball we will easily get a fourth cut
The rain has made for a superb month for growing grass

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Becky Hynes: We just love cows
Becky Hynes: We just love cows
Flying by myself for the first time seemed like a daunting experience, and trying to navigate my way through the airport seemed near impossible, but life is always a learning curve.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Acclaim hits the Bullseye in Aherla
Acclaim hits the Bullseye in Aherla
It is hard to believe we are well into August now; a busy schedule has meant the school holidays are flying by, and from a weather perspective, it certainly feels more like late September, with plenty of cool, cloudy, damp days.

Sun, 06 Aug, 2023

Sister Act - Hynes girls out doing it for themselves
Sister Act - Hynes girls out doing it for themselves
In order to succeed, first you must learn from defeat. That was certainly the learning point for Georgie and Becky at their first visit to the IHFA National YMA Finals in 2022.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

A 'magic' start for Becky in the UK
A 'magic' start for Becky in the UK
The weather has been a huge challenge recently, but thankfully, we managed to get the second cut done with the two dry days we got together.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Dairy's Dirty Secret: Dairy farmers must deal with dark days ahead
Dairy's Dirty Secret: Dairy farmers must deal with dark days ahead
Farm Exam columnist Paula Hynes says that while the vast majority of Irish dairy farmers are not responsible, they must ensure that it never happens again.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Paula Hynes: A tricky task with Papouse's first day out
Paula Hynes: A tricky task with Papouse's first day out
The week was really busy, with the Dunmanway show on Sunday and the Cork YMA qualifier on Monday evening for the National Championships

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Paula Hynes: I felt it was fate and knew she had to come home to us
Paula Hynes: I felt it was fate and knew she had to come home to us
The main reason my new heifer was bought is because of her name — the same as the nickname my dad had for me

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Visitor highlights the unique nature of Irish farming
Visitor highlights the unique nature of Irish farming
We share a time zone but Irish and South African farming differs dramatically

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Paula Hynes: I find the younger generation lacking in common sense but these two have it in abundance
Paula Hynes: I find the younger generation lacking in common sense but these two have it in abundance
'They really took to the cows and heifers very naturally considering they had little or no previous experience.'

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Paula Hynes: Classification time - the results are in!
Paula Hynes: Classification time - the results are in!
After somewhat of a sad week last week, this one started on a much more positive note. We received the results of the genotypes for this year's heifer calves, and we were amazed at the results.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Paula Hynes: Farewell to the cow that got me started
Paula Hynes: Farewell to the cow that got me started
An air of sadness descended upon the farm this week when my favourite cow, affectionally known as Val, closed her eyes for the very last time.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Silage - with a hint of organics - in Aherla
Silage - with a hint of organics - in Aherla
It feels like the summer has finally arrived. The sunshine and heat definitely lift one's spirit and put a pep in your step.

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Paula Hynes: Bringing a veteran to the Bandon Show
Paula Hynes: Bringing a veteran to the Bandon Show
You can't teach an old dog new tricks but never underestimate an old cow.

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Teamwork makes the dream work as the Hynes girls glisten at Emerald Expo
Teamwork makes the dream work as the Hynes girls glisten at Emerald Expo
From a calving complication to the Emerald Expo - it's been a rollercoaster start to show season in Aherla, but the Hynes girls are rising to the challenge.

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Paula Hynes: From the Champs-Élysées to Irish show season
Paula Hynes: From the Champs-Élysées to Irish show season
We had a lovely break away celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary in Paris - a rare chance to take a break, switch off and recharge the batteries.

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Paula in Paris: A visit to the Boucherie in the 'City of Love'
Paula in Paris: A visit to the Boucherie in the 'City of Love'
Only 5% of french artisan butchers are female, but they are celebrated for the craft and skill they have developed along with their passion for quality food. Paula Hynes meets one of them in Paris.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

A 'Magic' trip to Devon for Team Hynes
A 'Magic' trip to Devon for Team Hynes
Magic totally blew us away. Seeing for the first time in real life, she was even better than what we had expected and has a great little personality too.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

It'll be 'hair-cut time' for anything that stands still - showtime preparations begin for Team Hynes
It'll be 'hair-cut time' for anything that stands still - showtime preparations begin for Team Hynes
Anything that will stand still could well be getting a haircut in the near future, on the Hynes farm over the next few weeks. 

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Paula Hynes: Resilient by name, resilient by nature - our homebred AI bull
Paula Hynes: Resilient by name, resilient by nature - our homebred AI bull
It has been a week of excitement and sickness with the dreaded flu raising its ugly head in our household. Becky was the first to get it - a bad sore throat, aches and pains, temperature and sinus infections.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Paula Hynes: Disaster in the ditch with four cows down
Paula Hynes: Disaster in the ditch with four cows down
I don't know about you guys, but I have had enough of this weather already. The ground is soaked and a soggy mess.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Paula Hynes: A 'Magic' start to the 2023 show season
Paula Hynes: A 'Magic' start to the 2023 show season
While things have calmed down on the calving front with fewer than 30 cows left to calve, the weather has made life difficult.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Paula Hynes: 'Granny', our lovely 13-year-old Jersey cow calves
Paula Hynes: 'Granny', our lovely 13-year-old Jersey cow calves
It has been an incredibly colourful week here on the farm with the arrival of some beautiful new calves, but the real highlight has been that 'Granny', our 13-year-old jersey, finally gave birth.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

2022.08.29 Peter and Paula Hynes boudoir
International Women's Day: From wellies to make-up, the women who inspire me
This week has been one of reflection for me, a chance to sit with a cup of coffee in hand and think of how far I have come since I started dairy farming at the ripe old age of 35.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

Paula Hynes: New homes for our newborn calves
Paula Hynes: New homes for our newborn calves
Calving has most definitely zoomed past the halfway mark this week - I reckon the ladies passed a memo around and told each other that we weren't busy enough, so they cranked it up another notch.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Paula Hynes: My secrets to surviving the madness of peak calving
Paula Hynes: My secrets to surviving the madness of peak calving
Paula reflects on a busy week on the farm and shares her secrets to surviving the madness of peak calving.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Paula Hynes: Love in the farmyard - despite the TB test!
Paula Hynes: Love in the farmyard - despite the TB test!
Wherever you go, all you can see this week are roses and hearts - even on our calves!I have a particular soft spot for roses.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Paula Hynes: Fast-tracking genetic gain to improve our herd's sustainability
Paula Hynes: Fast-tracking genetic gain to improve our herd's sustainability
Thankfully, things were a bit more settled this week. Becky was very happy with how her interview went for the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, she was asked some technical questions, but had prepared well and was ready with her answers.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Paula Hynes: It's all go in Aherla as the calf pens start to fill up
Paula Hynes: It's all go in Aherla as the calf pens start to fill up
When we say the start of calving season is hectic, let me tell you I wasn’t prepared for how hectic our home life was this week.  Becky has been troubled with a back injury, which has been going on for a while.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Paula Hynes: Gearing up for spring-calving in Aherla
Paula Hynes: Gearing up for spring-calving in Aherla
With spring-calving just around the corner, the sleepless nights aren’t too far away, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Paula Hynes: Getting down to the grassroots of sustainability
Paula Hynes: Getting down to the grassroots of sustainability
All the lists have been done for calving, and everything is organised - the calm before the spring-calving storm, writes Aherla farmer Paula Hynes.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Paula Hynes: Why I quite enjoy the annual Bord Bia audit
Paula Hynes: Why I quite enjoy the annual Bord Bia audit
Some people dread the inspection, but to be honest, I quite enjoy it, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Paula Hynes: A year of breaking outside the comfort zone
Paula Hynes: A year of breaking outside the comfort zone
After enduring two years of lockdowns, the hope we all had was that 2022 was simply for a trouble-free year.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

A farm girls' holiday for Paula and Georgie
A farm girls' holiday for Paula and Georgie
Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes takes a break from the farm for an adventure in the Artic Circle - agri style, of course!

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Paula Hynes: Work on the farm brings calmness at this time of year
Paula Hynes: Work on the farm brings calmness at this time of year
The best thing about milking for me is that it gives me time to myself, and more importantly time to think and have "me time".

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Paula Hynes: From Maparasha to Aherla - without education dreams diminish quickly
Paula Hynes: From Maparasha to Aherla - without education dreams diminish quickly
When I found out that cows are sacred to the Maasai, I knew that we would get on famously, writes new Irish Examiner Farming columnist Paula Hynes

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Paula Hynes: Our first time showing at the National Dairy Show
Paula Hynes: Our first time showing at the National Dairy Show
Paula Hynes admits she wasn't ready for the weeks of work that went into a few days of showing. But would she do it again? Absolutely.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

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