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Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

Teagasc has carried out research into replacing barley with oats in rations and there is no difference in animal performance.

NEWS 23 November 2025

Teagasc researches benefits of oats in rations

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Finishing young bulls – good silage keeps costs down

Finishing young bulls – good silage keeps costs down

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 November 2025

Good spell of weather saves farmers millions

Good spell of weather saves farmers millions

NEWS 15 October 2025

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

NEWS 1 October 2025

What can buyers afford to pay for store cattle?

What can buyers afford to pay for store cattle?

What can buyers afford to pay for store cattle?

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

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Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

What is not clear is how much of this fall in beef output is related to the spike in world cereal prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

VIEWPOINTS 5 March 2025

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

For farmers considering buying store lambs, they should consider what the margin might actually be.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 March 2025

Moorepark 2025: progress being made but technical challenges still remain

Moorepark 2025: progress being made but technical challenges still remain

The Teagasc Moorepark Open Day took place in Cork on Wednesday where the future challenges around grass growth, costs of production and succession were met head on.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 March 2025

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

Struggling to manage grass - could temporary fencing provide a solution

An escalation in input prices in recent years has put a greater focus on driving performance from a grass-based system, but some fencing options have also become more costly.

MANAGEMENT 5 March 2025

Will it pay to creep feed lambs?

Will it pay to creep feed lambs?

Prices have trended at a higher level in recent years, but even so, exploiting creep feeding to its maximum potential is dependent on drafting lambs before seasonal price pressure.

MANAGEMENT 5 March 2025

EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly

EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly

EU tariffs to be imposed on US feed - and potentially on Russian fertiliser - will affect Irish farmers, MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.

NEWS 5 March 2025

€300/hd margin possible for grass cattle

€300/hd margin possible for grass cattle

However, the break-even price on finishing heifers could be a more attractive €5.60-5.70/kg.

NEWS 5 March 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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