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Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

There has been a 30% reduction in the number of BVD-suspect or confirmed calves identified in 2026, but a number of counties continue to have hotspots

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

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Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

SCHEMES 28 August 2026

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

NEWS 28 August 2026

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

NEWS 26 August 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

The fodder deficit on 30% of dairy farms is between 10% and 20% of required stocks.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

The latest Teagasc figures estimate that average grass growth rates across most of Leinster will not hit the 35kg DM/ha/day required for nutrient application next week.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

ICBF data shows dairy cow numbers have increased in 24 counties in the past 12 months, bringing the total dairy herd to almost 1.7 million cows.

NEWS 21 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 21 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 21 August 2026

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

The increase is underpinned by a 20,000 head increase in dairy birth registrations and a similar increase in birth registrations to beef cows.

NEWS 21 August 2026

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

The ICMSA is demanding that supports and logistics are put in place to move extra fodder in the west to affected areas in the east and south of Ireland.

NEWS 21 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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