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Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

This week's Farm Tech Talk delves into farm building rates, various schemes and milk prices.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

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Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

NEWS 14 October 2026

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

NEWS 6 October 2026

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

Tully open day highlights benefit of CBV and importance of accurate data records

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

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Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Attention to detail when it comes to calf rearing has delivered a net margin of over €2,600/ha to one Cork dairy-calf farmer. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Farmers who opted against buying calves in spring as well as those looking to restock having sold older cattle are driving demand for bucket-fed weanlings at present. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Both the INHFA and ICSA have warned that the 'bioeconomy' proposals would devastate the west if given the green light.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

The winners of the 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards were announced at Tullamore Show on Sunday by ABP Ireland and Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Camera at the Mart: heavier cattle more keenly sought in Cavan

Heavy cattle saw keener demand amid a slightly sticky trade in Cavan on Friday last.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

Beef Management: autumn reseeding, managing grass and drafting cattle

Martin Merrick runs through some key topics for this time of the summer including managing grass amid poor growth, autumn reseeds and drafting of early maturing cattle.

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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