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Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

As calving has kicked off on suckler farms and dairy herds across the country, it’s important to ensure the grazing block is properly set up prior to the grazing season commencing.

BUILDINGS 11 February 2026

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

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Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 27 October 2025

Dairy Management: EBI changes, grazing and getting ready for winter

Dairy Management: EBI changes, grazing and getting ready for winter

MANAGEMENT 24 September 2025

Five key considerations with animal housing this autumn

Five key considerations with animal housing this autumn

Five key considerations with animal housing this autumn

BUILDINGS 13 August 2025

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

NEWS 15 July 2025

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Court hears of 'significant neglect' of cattle and sheep on Clare farm

Court hears of 'significant neglect' of cattle and sheep on Clare farm

The farmer is pleading guilty to three of the seven summons before the court “on a full facts basis”. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Yard brushes and slurry testing: what farmers are doing to protect water

Yard brushes and slurry testing: what farmers are doing to protect water

Caitríona Morrissey talks to Noel Dundon about the Farming for Water EIP project and the most common actions farmers are being paid to do on their farm.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Important regulations for farm roadways

Important regulations for farm roadways

As per the Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Watercourses farmers must ensure runoff of soiled water from roadways is directed away from any watercourses.

NITRATES 1 January 1970

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.

BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

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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