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Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discusses the ongoing fuel protests, whether TAMS is still worth it and the outlook for milk, beef and sheep markets.

PODCAST 10 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

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Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

NEWS 8 April 2026

‘Don’t go near them’: why Australian farmers go on holidays during lambing

‘Don’t go near them’: why Australian farmers go on holidays during lambing

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

PODCAST 3 April 2026

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

NEWS 3 April 2026

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€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

The scheme offers payment of up to €13 per ewe in return for completion of three actions with the application deadline on 15 May 2026.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

This week, Stephen is joined by Gary, Adam, Darren, and Aidan to discuss rising fuel prices, contractor charges, beef and lamb price contrasts, the new EU trade deal, co-op mergers.

NEWS 16 March 2026

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

The free to attend event is running parallel to the European Wool Day 2026 conference and takes place on Saturday 28 March in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, Adam outlines pressure on beef finishers, Darren covers the early lamb trade, and Daire updates on grazing progress.

PODCAST 16 March 2026

Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Galway business determined to change perception of Irish wool

Katarina Hruskova, who operates Woolstore – a wool washing and processing business, is aiming to increase the capacity of her mill and begin spinning wool into yarn.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

The attack, which took place on the Longford/Leitrim border, saw just one ewe and a handful of lambs unharmed in a devastating mauling.

NEWS 16 March 2026

UK shearing crisis averted as tightening of visas for foreign shearers delayed

UK shearing crisis averted as tightening of visas for foreign shearers delayed

A temporary visa concession has paved the way for 75 foreign shearers to return to UK for summer shearing as they had planned.

NEWS 16 March 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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