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Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 13 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

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Weekend weather: cold and mainly dry, with frost to begin

Weekend weather: cold and mainly dry, with frost to begin

NEWS 13 February 2026

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

BUILDINGS 11 February 2026

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

FARMER WRITES 11 February 2026

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

GRASS & FEEDING 11 February 2026

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Cavan Grassland Consultancy partners with Proveye

Cavan Grassland Consultancy partners with Proveye

Partnership to strengthen data-driven grass management for dairy farmers across the North Midlands

NEWS 20 January 2026

Is grazing really possible at the moment?

Is grazing really possible at the moment?

The simple answer is yes; grazing is possible but proceed with care. Make use of opportunity windows when they present themselves through good grassland management, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 20 January 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 January 2026

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

The INHFA said that it stands ready to work with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that upland research is grounded in practical experience.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Home Farm: watching input prices

Home Farm: watching input prices

For cereals I have always preferred CAN over the cheaper per unit priced urea.

VIEWPOINTS 20 January 2026

Planning time for spring grazing

Planning time for spring grazing

With calving just around the corner, time is running out to plan the start of grazing. For those who haven't yet, walking the farm and developing a spring rotation planner are key.

MANAGEMENT 20 January 2026

Bantry Bay in sight of 74ac west Cork farm

Bantry Bay in sight of 74ac west Cork farm

A residential farm near Bantry has garnered lots of attention since it came on the market recently.

FOR SALE 20 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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