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Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm to see how the improvement in weather has boosted grass growth and with breeding season now in full swing.

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 May 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

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From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

FROM THE TRAMLINES 6 May 2026

Grain Trends: positive prices but drops as dramatic as gains

Grain Trends: positive prices but drops as dramatic as gains

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

Farmer Writes: suckler farmers the backbone of the beef industry

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

NEWS 3 May 2026

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Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

New CSO figures confirm an increase in the tillage area planted in 2025, with strong winter planting figures driving the rise.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Paul Colgan gives us a rundown on crops in Kilkenny and Waterford this week, from winter wheat to spring barley.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

Cereal crops, potatoes, maize and beet continue to be planted across the country as wetter land has now dried significantly.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Grain Trends: markets lift on fundamentals

Grain Trends: markets lift on fundamentals

Grain and oilseed prices increased on Tuesday, as fundamentals influenced the market once again, from weather to sales.

MARKETS 24 April 2026

Tillage management: plenty to be done, maize drilling well underway

Tillage management: plenty to be done, maize drilling well underway

Tillage farmers are busy planting still, while looking after crops in the ground Siobhán Walsh reports.

HUSBANDRY 24 April 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

This week, Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver for the latest updates from Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 24 April 2026

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 24 April 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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