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Watch: Ireland's farms bask in the summer warmth

Our top farming photos from the past week include silage making, grain harvesting, cattle care and a wood fuel workshop across rural Ireland.

NEWS 13 July 2025

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Wheat varieties turning a corner

Wheat varieties turning a corner

VARIETIES 12 July 2025

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

GRASS & FEEDING 3 July 2025

Dairy beef doing the business in Donegal

Dairy beef doing the business in Donegal

Dairy beef doing the business in Donegal

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 July 2025

BVD incidence continues in wrong direction

BVD incidence continues in wrong direction

BVD incidence continues in wrong direction

NEWS 11 June 2025

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CBAM to cause fertiliser price hike

CBAM to cause fertiliser price hike

The new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is going to lead to a big spike in the price of fertiliser, if implemented in January writes Aidan Brennan

NEWS 28 May 2025

2026 winter oilseed rape list published

2026 winter oilseed rape list published

LG Aukland has been added to the winter oilseed rape recommended list for 2026.

NEWS 28 May 2025

What to expect in a Young Farmers Scheme inspection

What to expect in a Young Farmers Scheme inspection

The inspection process is split in to two main elements – a land eligibility inspection and an assessment to ensure compliance with scheme requirements.

NITRATES 28 May 2025

How to identify blackgrass on your farm

How to identify blackgrass on your farm

Blackgrass is becoming more common across the country, but there is no herbicide to fully control it in growing crops.

NEWS 28 May 2025

In pictures: contracting, cattle and student life on farms across Ireland

In pictures: contracting, cattle and student life on farms across Ireland

From calving in Co Waterford to student placements and contracting in Co Louth, we take a look at the people keeping Irish farms running across generations and regions.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

The incidence of blowfly strike had waned in the last week to 10 days following a dip in temperatures, but some vets are cautioning farmers to be mindful of possible cases.

MANAGEMENT 28 May 2025

Browne’s bulls hit E grade

Browne’s bulls hit E grade

Adam Woods follows up with Wesley Browne to get the results of the first of his Under 16 months bulls slaughtered last week.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 May 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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