Calving

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

The February 2026 calving insights survey also shows that on average 63% of cows have calved on Irish farms.

NEWS 5 March 2026

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

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Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

Farmer Writes: expect the unexpected at calving

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

My Farming Week: Gary Murphy, Knoxtown, Clonroche, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gary Murphy, Knoxtown, Clonroche, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gary Murphy, Knoxtown, Clonroche, Co Wexford

NEWS 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

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2026 calving gets into full swing

2026 calving gets into full swing

John Egerton runs a split spring- and autumn-calving system on his farm in Co Fermanagh.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 February 2026

Top five priorities for dairy farmers this week

Top five priorities for dairy farmers this week

Dairy farms are exceptionally busy at the moment but getting certain tasks checked off will be important over the coming week, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

Inside Dairy: when to know to call the vet when calving a cow

Inside Dairy: when to know to call the vet when calving a cow

The latest episode of Inside Dairy, the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal, is available to listen now.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Bluetongue on dairy farms: what to look out for

Bluetongue on dairy farms: what to look out for

Bluetongue has begun to establish itself in Ireland after ravaging farms it's way across Europe affecting thousands of dairy herds along the way.

MANAGEMENT 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

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

The stability and seasonality of spring is grounding with calving season in full flow.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 February 2026

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