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IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

The Department of Agriculture carried out two enforcement operations on farms in Roscommon and Clare the week before last.

NEWS 20 July 2026

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

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ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

NEWS 17 July 2026

Watch: cows in Kanturk milking themselves

Watch: cows in Kanturk milking themselves

MANAGEMENT 17 July 2026

Panic slowly may be the best approach

Panic slowly may be the best approach

Panic slowly may be the best approach

GRASS & FEEDING 15 July 2026

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

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Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull cows sell to tops of €3,440 in Raphoe Mart

In this week's general cattle sale, cull cows topped the trade at €3,440, with keen demand for all types of cattle, with top-quality store cattle crossing €4/kg.

MARKETS 2 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade for heavier cattle in Portumna Mart

Camera at the Mart: steady trade for heavier cattle in Portumna Mart

This week's sale in Portumna Mart saw a steady trade across beef cattle and cull cows, with some beef-type cattle up 20c/kg on the previous week.

MARKETS 2 July 2026

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Soil moisture deficits are on the rise, and already some farms are starting to feel the effects. With no rain forecast for at least ten days farmers will need to start getting prepared for a drought.

GRASS & FEEDING 2 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 2 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

In this week's sale in Tuam Mart on Monday, beef cattle weighing over 600kg saw a sharp lift, with buyers ringside eager to scoop up any heavy cattle on offer.

MARKETS 2 July 2026

What’s in store at the IGA Summer Tour

What’s in store at the IGA Summer Tour

This years Irish Grassland Association summer tour takes place in Glasha, County Waterford. A story of both excellence and scale side by side, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 2 July 2026

Macroom Buffalo: handing over the reins

Macroom Buffalo: handing over the reins

The Lynchs speak to Hannah Furlong on the journey of Macroom Buffalo cheese from the famous ad to their new range of yogurt, and their succession journey as they pass over the business to Kieran.

NEWS 2 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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