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Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

This week, Stephen chats with the Farm Tech Talk team about the outcome of the fuel protests, and what it means for farmers.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

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Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

NEWS 17 April 2026

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

NEWS 17 April 2026

Retired Garda fined as 140 untagged sheep destroyed

Retired Garda fined as 140 untagged sheep destroyed

Retired Garda fined as 140 untagged sheep destroyed

NEWS 17 April 2026

Dairygold increases March milk price

Dairygold increases March milk price

Dairygold increases March milk price

NEWS 17 April 2026

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Breeding has begun on Tullamore Farm with 39 heifers served

Breeding has begun on Tullamore Farm with 39 heifers served

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm, where breeding has started with 39 heifers served, lambing is drawing to a close and ground is ploughed for spring barley.

TULLAMORE FARM 17 April 2026

Mixed trade for bulls at Kilkenny April sale

Mixed trade for bulls at Kilkenny April sale

Taking place on Wednesday 15 April was the Kilkenny bull sales, where animals sold for as high as €6,800, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 17 April 2026

Energy prices tumble on Iran announcement

Energy prices tumble on Iran announcement

The country’s foreign minister said Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to traffic.

NEWS 17 April 2026

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

A healthy gut is a solid foundation for a pig’s lifetime performance. During the first weeks of life, a piglet’s digestive and immune systems are still developing.

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Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

A voluntary cow reduction scheme is being offered by the Dutch government this year, in a bid to reduce emissions produced by dairy farms, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 17 April 2026

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Building the future herd right from day one

Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

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MSD: Healthy foundations for life

A healthy gut is a solid foundation for a pig’s lifetime performance. During the first weeks of life, a piglet’s digestive and immune systems are still developing.

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

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