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The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

From everyday dairy farm automation to the growing potential of agricultural drones, this week's Agtech Focus explores how technology is changing Irish farming.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 18 October 2026

The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

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The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Drones taking agriculture to new heights

Drones taking agriculture to new heights

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

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Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

The uptake in grass growth over the last number of weeks has saved many farmers skins who had been looking at a severe fodder deficit.

FEED 26 September 2026

Balancing silage quality and concentrates for optimum growth

Balancing silage quality and concentrates for optimum growth

Too little concentrates and targets fail to be hit, while too much and compensatory growth at grass is compromised were some of the key messages from Teagasc beef specialist Niall Kerins.

FEED 26 September 2026

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Martin Merrick details some key advice on managing grazing of forage crops this autumn and winter.

FEED 26 September 2026

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

On Thursday, 24 September, Mohill Mart played host to an information evening. There are 15 of these taking place across the country over the coming two months.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 September 2026

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Dr Michael Dineen, Neil Maher and Aidan Lawless outline the results of ongoing research trials on winter milk dairy production systems.

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

Selecting bulls for winter milk

Selecting bulls for winter milk

Breeding time for autumn-calving herds is creeping up fast and allowing time to pick the right bulls is important, writes Daire Cregg.

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

The state of play for winter milk production

The state of play for winter milk production

Increased pasture utilisation resulting in increased milk solids production and effective cost management are leading to improved financial outcomes on winter milk farms, writes Brendan Horan.

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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