Noel Bardon

nbardon@farmersjournal.ie

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

The national fodder and feed security committee heard a strong call to action for drought-impacted farms, particularly in the south and east.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

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IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

NEWS 20 August 2026

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

NEWS 20 August 2026

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

NEWS 20 August 2026

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Loan repayment breaks, overdraft extensions and quick-apply flexible term loans are among the options Bank of Ireland said could alleviate cashflow challenges.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Rains wash away fears of sluggish cattle trade

Rains wash away fears of sluggish cattle trade

Some mart managers remain positive on the cattle trade ahead of the autumn weanling surge, saying that beef prices and live exports will underpin sentiment.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Brazilian beef to be excluded from EU audit

Brazilian beef to be excluded from EU audit

Brazilian chicken could avoid an EU ban from September, but its beef still looks set to be excluded.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Vegetation fires in forests, bogs and grass areas were responsible for one in every 10 fire brigade call outs last year.

LETTERS 17 August 2026

‘Additional supports’ to be considered once fodder situation is known

‘Additional supports’ to be considered once fodder situation is known

Farmers have been urged by the Minister for Agriculture to take appropriate action on fodder supplies ahead of the winter period.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Tillage farmers have reported that this year's straw quality leaves supplies suitable for buffer feeding along with Irish-grown grains.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Over a dozen vet med recalls issued in 2025 to protect animal or human health

Over a dozen vet med recalls issued in 2025 to protect animal or human health

Particulate contamination was leading cause of veterinary medicine recalls in 2025.

NEWS 17 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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