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Dairy farmers' guide to milking technology at Ploughing 2026

As always, there will be a range of milking equipment companies displaying their latest technology at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 10 September 2026

Dairy farmers' guide to milking technology at Ploughing 2026

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Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

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Pensions – the unbeatable savings plan

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Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

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DAIRY EQUIPMENT 5 September 2026

Tax planning is about efficiency, not saving

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PENSIONS & SAVINGS 5 September 2026

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How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

Brendan Horan looks at some Irish farms investing in new dairy equipment to improve milking efficiency and reduce running costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 26 August 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Cathal Gormley outlines best advice when weaning suckler calves and what to do when purchasing weanlings this autumn.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

High risk period on farms for lungworm

High risk period on farms for lungworm

Animal Health Ireland's Eilish Gill outlines what farmers need to watch out for with lungworm over the coming weeks.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 August 2026

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Increased threat of bluetongue virus

Adam Conlon, vet with Carn Vet clinic says it is only a matter of time before we see new cases of the bluetongue virus on the island of Ireland.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Natasha Harding and Pablo Silva Bolona of Teagasc Moorepark outline the key principles of selective dry cow therapy.

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

There has been a 30% reduction in the number of BVD-suspect or confirmed calves identified in 2026, but a number of counties continue to have hotspots

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

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MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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