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Farmer Writes: farewell to a Massey

Karen McCabe also talks about a calf loss, despite everyone's best efforts.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: farewell to a Massey

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Too much grass for autumn calving

Too much grass for autumn calving

FARMER WRITES 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

Shippers drive the weanling trade in Ballymote Mart

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 14 August 2026

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

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Back in the swing of autumn calving

Back in the swing of autumn calving

Fermanagh farmer John Egerton has both spring and autumn calving suckler cows

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

The latest regional veterinary laboratory reports reveal the top 10 causes of cattle and sheep mortalities between February and April 2026.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Martin Merrick looks at some of the tasks and areas most associated with injuries and deaths on Irish farms, and how best we can reduce risks before they arise.

FARM SAFETY 1 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

There’s no time like the present to invest a bit of money into the future herd, writes Karen McCabe.

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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