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Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Buyers are asking more questions around fertility and health status now, so having all testing done and paperwork in order definitely helps when trying to move stock.

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

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Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers showcase latest wrappers

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers showcase latest wrappers

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers showcase latest wrappers

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

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Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

When it comes to self-loading bale chasers, Wilson Engineering and Keltec are two household names, both of which demonstrated at Grass 2026, write Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Prosecuting sergeant Christy Browne said the injured party, Gerry Mulkerrins, was in bed that night after 11pm when he was disturbed by noise from his neighbours’ farm. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Wilson Engineering to bring full spec bale transporter

Wilson Engineering to bring full spec bale transporter

Wilson Engineering will demonstrate its Monster Move 12, bale transporter as part of the live bale handling demonstration, alongside showcasing its Super Move 10 bale model.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

Kverneland's latest in mowing, tedding, raking and baling

Kverneland's latest in mowing, tedding, raking and baling

Kverneland Group Ireland will put on an impressive display at Grass 2026, where it will showcase Kverneland's latest developments in mowing, tedding, raking and baling.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

The evolution of the round baler

The evolution of the round baler

Dermot Forristal looks at the history of baled silage and its evolution since the 1970s and casts his thoughts on its potential future developments.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

Oil surge drives up silage costs

Oil surge drives up silage costs

The cost of making a round bale of silage is set to increase by €1.20/bale, as the impact of the war in Iran kicks in.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

A yearling heifer didn’t figure out how to knock the lid off the feed tank after breaking out last week.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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