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Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

There will be strong farming representation in a comedy play coming to Mayo this January.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

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New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

NEWS 16 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

SCHEMES 6 December 2025

State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

NEWS 28 November 2025

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Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Farmers must submit their 2024 declaration of stock numbers and supporting documentation by 15 November 2025.

SCHEMES 12 September 2025

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

In a new book, former Tory MP Rory Stewart outlines many of the challenges facing family farms in the north west of England and beyond.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 September 2025

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed the end of stubble cultivation rules, but has said more work is needed to provide habitats for endangered birds.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 12 September 2025

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

The project faced significant opposition from the local community, attracting over 200 objections and observations.

NEWS 12 September 2025

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

250 farmers and landowners are involved in conserving the corncrake across 1,500ha of land.

NEWS 12 September 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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