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Strong starts begin with good preparation

As spring calving approaches, now is the time to prepare. Getting minerals, vaccines and shed hygiene organised early helps prevent problems, boosts calf survival and makes the busy weeks run smooth.

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

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Further bluetongue cases in England

Further bluetongue cases in England

NEWS 11 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

Farmer Writes: TB deals us another blow

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

Industry told to go ‘full throttle’ to eradicate BVD

NEWS 7 January 2026

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

A major report published by Teagasc shows high levels of interest from farmers in supplying AD plants, but do the numbers add up? Asks Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

Demand remains strong at Dungannon sale

Demand remains strong at Dungannon sale

David Clarke reports from the weekly sale at Dungannon Mart in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

With derogation worries eased until the end of 2028, dairy farmers will have some comfort in investing again. The farm's milking parlour is a good place to start.

MILK QUALITY 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

Farmer Writes: calving is set to start

The first cow to calve was also due on New Year's Eve and hopefully all will go well with her.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

It’s something that sits in the background of every decision and adds another layer of stress, at a time when there is already plenty to think about.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Tommy Moyles uses his phone as a bit of a diary among other things, but he's looking to cut back using it for a while over the Christmas, or so he thinks.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Positives and negatives moving into the New Year

Positives and negatives moving into the New Year

Cows are milking well, but recent price drops are a concern, writes Tyrone dairy farmer Jessica Pollock.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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