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Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

There is evidence to suggest that there could be a significant level of unspent funding from 2025/26.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

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How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

Beef Trends: quotes take a big jump

Beef Trends: quotes take a big jump

MARKETS 21 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

NEWS 18 September 2026

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

When the grass first started coming back into the diet, cows dropped back to around 19-20l.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

Growth rates in the southeast are rivalling April and May growth in some cases, as the combination of rainfall and heat have finally married together.

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

Farmer sold dairy herd without telling his wife, court told

Farmer sold dairy herd without telling his wife, court told

The farmer said that he is at his “wit’s end” since his marriage with his wife ended. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 2 September 2026

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus farm programme showcases some of Ireland’s most progressive pedigree dairy farmers.

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Watch: GROdairy programme host farmer says patience is key for end goal

Watch: GROdairy programme host farmer says patience is key for end goal

GROdairy is a programme aimed at supporting generation renewal. The launch included a farm walk on the farm of Kieran Kennedy, one of the nine demo farms. Daire Cregg reports.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Connacht dairy farmers are coping well following a dry July, but warn that winter can start at any time in the west.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

We are still a long way from having enough grass ahead of the cows, but at least we are finally heading in the right direction, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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