David O'Brien

No spare fodder in west

Sizeable surpluses of fodder are not available on farms in the west, regional farm leaders maintained.

NEWS 26 August 2026

No spare fodder in west

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No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

NEWS 26 August 2026

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

NEWS 26 August 2026

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

NEWS 26 August 2026

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West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

Western farm leaders claim surplus fodder stocks are not there to supply the south and east.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Paul Colgan of Brett Brothers claimed a week's rain was needed in Kilkenny and Carlow before farmers should consider spreading fertiliser.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk supplies in the east and south have dropped by between 6% and almost 9% compared to last year as a result of the ongoing drought.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Forestry plantings drop by 20%

Forestry plantings drop by 20%

There has been a 33% jump in the area of felling licences issued so far this year compared to 2025.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Feed sales reach 2018 levels in southeast

Feed sales reach 2018 levels in southeast

The tonnage of feed sold this summer is up 20-30% on last year as a result of the ongoing drought.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

On-farm nitrogen usage has bounced back and plateaued at around 335,000-350,000t since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEATURE 13 August 2026

Continental interest in Irish hay

Continental interest in Irish hay

Well-known hay and straw trader John Fearon has received calls from France, Holland and Switzerland from people interested in sourcing hay in Ireland or Britain.

NEWS 13 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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