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Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

The coming weekend is set to be mainly dry, with a mix of cloud, sunny spells and showers and cool temperatures.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

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Tillage Podcast: walking great crops in Co Cork

Tillage Podcast: walking great crops in Co Cork

NEWS 7 May 2026

FBD AGM hears growth continued into 2026

FBD AGM hears growth continued into 2026

NEWS 7 May 2026

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Changes made to NI nature scheme

Changes made to NI nature scheme

Changes made to NI nature scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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Dairy Management: Munster rainfall makes ground sloppy

Dairy Management: Munster rainfall makes ground sloppy

Very heavy rain across much of Munster over the last few days has made ground unexpectedly wet once again, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 25 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Paul Colgan gives us a rundown on crops in Kilkenny and Waterford this week, from winter wheat to spring barley.

NEWS 25 April 2026

Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

A brief change in weather may present a heightened risk of grass tetany so it is important to be on guard.

MANAGEMENT 25 April 2026

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

Derek Robinson reckons he gets a hit of dopamine when the sun comes out

FARMER WRITES 25 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Looking ahead, our second TB test is scheduled for next week, so we’re keeping everything crossed.

FARMER WRITES 25 April 2026

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 25 April 2026

Behind the scenes on the host farms

Behind the scenes on the host farms

The host farm for the Grass 2026 shares what’s happening on the farm with Irish Farmers Journal deputy editor, Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 25 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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