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Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

The team discuss the alarm bells sounded by fertiliser suppliers, the details of the new Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the winners and losers in the milk league.

PODCAST 8 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

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10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, Grass 2026 and trade prices

PODCAST 1 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

PODCAST 24 April 2026

Breeding ewe numbers up 26,800 head

Breeding ewe numbers up 26,800 head

Breeding ewe numbers up 26,800 head

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Martin Merrick outlines some key steps to establishing a paddock system to a drystock farm

INFRASTRUCTURE 3 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

This week, Stephen chats with the Farm Tech Talk team about the outcome of the fuel protests, and what it means for farmers.

NEWS 3 April 2026

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

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 3 April 2026

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

There has been a high level of queries in particular regarding the footbathing action and the prohibited use of copper and zinc sulphate

NEWS 3 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

Lambing is a hands-off job for Australian sheep farmers with little assistance required. Barry Murphy reports.

NEWS 3 April 2026

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

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

This week, the team discusses inputs costs, tentative signs of positivity in beef markets, new derogation requirements and updates with North Cork Creameries.

PODCAST 3 April 2026

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Acorns are toxic to sheep, cattle and horses and can prove fatal if ingested.

NEWS 3 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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