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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 29 August 2026

Over 50% of BVD-positive calves in five counties

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Top five tips to get winter housing ready

Top five tips to get winter housing ready

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Attention should be on animal health

Attention should be on animal health

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

MARTS 23 August 2026

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Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 12 August 2026

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 12 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

The sale in Maam Cross Mart on Sunday 23 August includes 750 store lambs, 500 ewe lambs, 200 ewe hoggets and 100 breeding ewes

MARTS 12 August 2026

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

Catalogue finalised for Sheep Ireland sale

The sale includes over 450 rams across 17 lowland breeds rated as five-star on the €uro-Star indexes

MARTS 12 August 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

A new eight-bay purpose-built calf shed has just completed it’s first season for the Hogan family, with the automatic calf feeders proving a particular hit.

FARM BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Aidan Brennan reveals the five farmers put forward to the finals of the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

MILK QUALITY 12 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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