Calving

Farmer Writes: a calf hiding in the rushes

After numerous rounds of the field I was beginning to feel like a riding-school pony until I spotted a flash of a yellow tag in the dark gripe behind a wall of rushes.

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf hiding in the rushes

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My Farming Week: Shane O’Hara, Manorhamilton, Leitrim

My Farming Week: Shane O’Hara, Manorhamilton, Leitrim

NEWS 3 June 2026

Farmer Writes: cattle thriving well

Farmer Writes: cattle thriving well

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

High terminal index bulls will breed high CBV cattle

High terminal index bulls will breed high CBV cattle

High terminal index bulls will breed high CBV cattle

BREEDING & HEALTH 20 May 2026

Suckler numbers fall short of expectations

Suckler numbers fall short of expectations

Suckler numbers fall short of expectations

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Reflections after a very difficult spring

Reflections after a very difficult spring

It has been a hard slog to get this far, writes Fermanagh farmer John Egerton.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Looking ahead, our second TB test is scheduled for next week, so we’re keeping everything crossed.

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

Anything that isn’t calving in the next couple of weeks is being let loose as last winter was long enough on both man and beast.

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Grazing season coming to a close in NZ

Grazing season coming to a close in NZ

Zac Elkin from Co Down, currently manages a dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Q fever is a notifiable zoonotic disease, which can cause abortions in cows and humans. However, it is largely overlooked within animal and human health.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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