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Most new diseases walk in the front gate
Darren Carty
The greatest risk of new diseases entering a flock is via purchased animals carrying diseases that are not present in the flock.
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.
8 July 2026 Varieties
More new spring barley varieties on the way
Spring barley varieties are in good shape and there are some promising varieties in the pipeline, with increased seed availability for some key varieties this year.
First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors
With a big push to get through first-cut silage during the dry weather spells last week, we catch up with contractors in Co Tipperary to see how the silage season has gone.
24 June 2026 Contracting
Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms
Adam Woods takes a look at preventing pneumonia outbreaks on suckler farms this summer.
10 June 2026 Breeding & health
Sunshine pushes crops through the stages
Rain forecast this week will be welcomed by crops which have been growing very fast in recent heat.
31 May 2026 Husbandry
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
What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?
You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.
20 May 2026 Crops
Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress
From timing of fungicides to aphicides it was all up for discussion in Waterford last week, writes Siobhán Walsh.
6 May 2026 Crops
Are you feeding your crops and maximising yields?
Crop nutrition is so important. It could be what is holding your crop yields back and it can be improved in many different ways.
29 April 2026 Crops
Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat
Targeting fungicides to the correct leaves is a key part of disease prevention and control programmes.
21 April 2026 Crops
Crop diseases: a quick guide
Take a look through the images and remind yourself of the some of the main crop diseases.
12 April 2026 Crops