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Machinery innovation in action

With over 50 working machines set to work live from 10.30am and over 100 trade stands within the adjacent trade village, Grass 2026 is an event not to be missed, taking place on 29 April.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

Machinery innovation in action

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Highs of 21°C forecast for Friday

Highs of 21°C forecast for Friday

NEWS 21 April 2026

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

NEWS 7 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

NEWS 7 April 2026

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Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

In this week’s forage focus we look at costs, benefits and crop choices when it comes to forage crops.

FODDER 24 December 2025

Examining the costs of forage crops

Examining the costs of forage crops

Forage crops are expensive to grow, so it is important to know the costs and have a payment plan in place when growing for someone else.

CROPS 24 December 2025

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Late-harvested crops like maize and beet require a larger buffer zone than cereal crops. Grass crops do not have a buffer zone.

FODDER 24 December 2025

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

It has been a tough 12 months for English farmer Joe Collingborn, coping with drought, flooding and now an extended winter.

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Department brings back covered maize list

Department brings back covered maize list

The Department of Agriculture has brought back the covered maize list to its variety trials, following a four-year gap.

CROPS 24 December 2025

Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

Martin Merrick gives some key advice surrounding managing diminishing fodder supplies and animal health this spring.

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

Beef management: silage stocks, first-calving heifers and Christmas wishes

Beef management: silage stocks, first-calving heifers and Christmas wishes

Martin Merrick discusses assessing silage stocks, managing first-calving heifers and taking some time to relax over the Christmas break.

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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