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Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

It seems like common sense that feeding Irish grain would be the best thing to do for Irish agriculture, but research is what is needed to prove or not prove this.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

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Value of Irish grain the focus at Tillage Day

Value of Irish grain the focus at Tillage Day

NEWS 28 October 2026

Ten quick tips for finishing lambs indoors

Ten quick tips for finishing lambs indoors

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 October 2026

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Weighing up finishing prospects for store lambs

Weighing up finishing prospects for store lambs

Weighing up finishing prospects for store lambs

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

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The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

From automatic tank washers to milking robots, new Teagasc research reveals which technologies have gained a foothold on Irish dairy farms writes Stephen Robb

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Growth has remained strong this week, despite falling slightly. Grazing conditions are also good for now, but with high rainfall promised over the coming week, this could start to change.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

A significant change in the diet or environment can act as a stressor and trigger clostridial diseases in lambs, with the risk profile varying between farms.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

Irish grain prices are milk and beef issue too, IGGG says

Irish grain prices are milk and beef issue too, IGGG says

A sustainable price for Irish grain is an investment in the resilience, security and sustainability of the entire Irish livestock sector, the IGGG said.

NEWS 22 September 2026

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

John Egerton has taken on a new enterprise on his beef and sheep farm in Co Fermanagh.

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

As an example store lamb budget, let's consider a farmer who buys 50 crossbred lambs for £115 at an average liveweight of 37kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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