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

We need these memorable summers to stand out and spur us on in times when it looks like the rain will never stop falling.

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

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

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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'

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Back in the swing of autumn calving

Back in the swing of autumn calving

Back in the swing of autumn calving

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

NEWS 23 July 2026

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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 24 June 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 24 June 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 24 June 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 24 June 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 24 June 2026

Vet’s Corner: uterine torsion in cows

Vet’s Corner: uterine torsion in cows

Uterine torsion normally occurs when the calf jumps or rotates in-utero and brings the uterus with it.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Building up experience and skills by working on other farms and in other businesses has paid off for north Kerry brothers, John and Micheál Casey. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

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