Dairy cows

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

Just under half of farmers experienced a more difficult 2026 calving season than they had done in 2025, a new FRS Co-op survey has found.

NEWS 6 April 2026

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

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MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Farmer Writes: number of herds falling but getting bigger in size

Farmer Writes: number of herds falling but getting bigger in size

FARMER WRITES 29 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

NEWS 29 March 2026

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

BUILDINGS 25 March 2026

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Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

Concentrate crude protein rules and excretion rates

The maximum crude protein content of 14% in concentrates fed to grazing animals aged two years and upwards comes into play on 15 April but higher inclusion rates can be sanctioned.

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2026

British Simmental Society targets dairy herd with new initiative

British Simmental Society targets dairy herd with new initiative

Over 1,500 straws of Simmental bull, Fallhills Marvel 21 (P,) have been distributed to dairy farmers across Northern Ireland as part of the initiative.

PEDIGREE 29 January 2026

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Martin Merrick looks at what options are available to farmers, with some of the pros and cons to each discussed.

BUILDINGS 29 January 2026

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Claire McCormack reports from Germany where she met Christoph Luepschen, a farmer who invested in a €4m AD plant.

FEATURE 29 January 2026

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

The data breach did not come to light until AFBI received a media inquiry about the information in October 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 January 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 January 2026

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 29 January 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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