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Weekend weather gave respite to farmers

A few drier days allowed slurry to be spread on farms across the south and east, but slurry pressures remain with tanks close to full in most yards.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Weekend weather gave respite to farmers

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Farmer Writes: five sets of twins arrive

Farmer Writes: five sets of twins arrive

FARMER WRITES 18 February 2026

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

NEWS 14 February 2026

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

PROPERTY 12 February 2026

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Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

Farmers grapple with rising slurry tank levels - FRS Co-op

There is growing concern on farms nationwide over the incessant rainfall in recent weeks and its knock-on impact for the rest of the spring.

NEWS 9 February 2026

Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

Finished beef prices in NI are steady again this week, despite falls in Britain.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 February 2026

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

As the start of the grazing season kicks off, the roles are very much reversed at the moment. Farms in the east are far wetter than farms in the west of the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 February 2026

Liquid feeds to cows can fill sugar gap

Liquid feeds to cows can fill sugar gap

Experts at the “Sugar in the Rumen” conference highlighted how liquid feeds can close the sugar gap in NI herds.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 February 2026

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

Keeping busy at home on the farm has been a coping mechanism for north Tipperary farmer Padraig Brennan who lost his father Patrick unexpectedly to sepsis just nine months ago.

NEWS 9 February 2026

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

A topic that comes up time and again whether it’s at discussion group meetings, conferences or just down in the local co-op. The effectiveness of early spring nitrogen is being more widely debated.

MANAGEMENT 9 February 2026

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes on finished cattle.

MARKETS 9 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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