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What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?
Cathal Gormley
New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks
3 August 2026 Reseeding
Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?
Brendan Horan looks at the role stubble turnips and other summer crops can play in reducing supplement during a drought.
9 July 2026 Pedigree
Cedarmore puts on an all-time classic
Crowds from across Ireland traveled to Kanturk, Co Cork, on Wednesday 8 July for the Irish Holstein Friesian Association national open day, hosted by John and Bryan O'Connor and family.
No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine
Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.
23 May 2026 Animal Health
Heifer rearing costs hit €1,722/head in 2025
If the opportunity cost of selling a heifer calf at €600/head is factored in, the true cost is as high as €2,322/head.
6 August 2025 Young stock
BVD incidence continues in wrong direction
There has been both a concerning increase in the number of BVD positive calves identified and the number of herds with disease outbreaks.
11 June 2025 News
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
11 June 2025 News
How much nitrogen to spread this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at ways to grow more grass this summer by making best use of nitrogen and clover.
30 April 2025 Grass & feeding
Dairy heifer numbers falling globally
A severe shortage in dairy heifer numbers is looming both in Ireland and overseas writes Aidan Brennan.
16 April 2025 Breeding & health
The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize
Here are the Teagasc costs and returns figures for forage crops. They are estimated and can be amended to suit your own farm.
19 March 2025 Fodder
Grass+ Dairy: sluggish grass growth could lead to trouble
Regrowths on the first grazed paddocks are very lack lustre, and could spell trouble when it comes to the second round, write Thomas Condon.
12 March 2025 Grass & feeding
Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.
12 March 2025 News