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‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

Johnny O'Brien warned that any change from 220kg N/ha under the nitrates derogation will be catastrophic for farmers in west Cork.

NEWS 15 November 2026

‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

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Grass+ Beef: superb finish to grazing 2026

Grass+ Beef: superb finish to grazing 2026

GRASS & FEEDING 11 November 2026

Calculating the volume of feed in forage crops

Calculating the volume of feed in forage crops

GRASS & FEEDING 4 November 2026

Steps to build resilience against weather impacts

Steps to build resilience against weather impacts

Steps to build resilience against weather impacts

NEWS 28 October 2026

Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

FARMER WRITES 21 October 2026

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Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

The uptake in grass growth over the last number of weeks has saved many farmers skins who had been looking at a severe fodder deficit.

FEED 7 October 2026

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Stomach worms are also thriving, and a dung sample is the cheapest way to check.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

With just days to go to Budget 2027, Pat O'Toole looks at the top priorities for farm organisations.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Fergal O'Sullivan spoke to Frederick de Boer of Flingk Machinebouw, about its range of feeding and bedding equipment to see what Irish farmers may learn from the Dutch approach to winter feed-out.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners across the country have reported that scanning is going well with no major shocks, however there are still a number of suckler herds to be scanned in the coming months.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Martin Merrick gives some practical advice on reducing the risk of grass tetany and prepping buildings for housing and looks at what events are coming up for the autumn beef series this week.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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