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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

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

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Fame makes history in Millstreet

Fame makes history in Millstreet

PEDIGREE 14 October 2026

Quality cows on offer in Roscommon mart dispersal sale

Quality cows on offer in Roscommon mart dispersal sale

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 October 2026

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

NEWS 7 October 2026

A tetany victim is a bad start to the day

A tetany victim is a bad start to the day

A tetany victim is a bad start to the day

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

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Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Grass growth over the last month has gone above and beyond what most people would have expected, but closing up paddocks still remains as important as ever, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

Heavy rain on Friday and earlier in the week has caused grass dry matter to fall even further and is making good graze out a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

From a dairy farm in Castleisland to his current role advising New Zealand’s prime minister, Dr John Roche reflects on his international journey, by Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 30 September 2026

Dairy management notes

Dairy management notes

In this week's management notes, Brendan Horan discusses closing up paddocks, slurry movements and getting the yard set up for the winter.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

More suckler farmers reported to have increased cow numbers over the past year than let numbers slide.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

It’s the first time in over 10 years we’ve seen a rise in the number of suckler cows in the country, with an extra 19,000 cows on farms on 31 July 2026 compared to the same date in 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 September 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

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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