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My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

Ian farms with his father and brother on their dairy farm in Co Cavan, they were recent winners for the Ulster/Connacht region at the pasture progress awards.

NEWS 15 April 2026

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

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Wilting in the wings

Wilting in the wings

DEALER 15 April 2026

Earlier calving is a mistake this year

Earlier calving is a mistake this year

FARMER WRITES 15 April 2026

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

GRASS & FEEDING 15 April 2026

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

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AFBI seek new £100m grass seed partner

AFBI seek new £100m grass seed partner

An existing partnership between AFBI and Barenbrug is due to end later this year

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Letter to the Edito: nitrogen use on NI grassland

Letter to the Edito: nitrogen use on NI grassland

Letter to the Editor from Susan Wilson, director of Aphaeas Agriculture Limited

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Weekend weather in the west left ground saturated once again, but the forecast weather is more promising while growth is set to increase.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

Farm cover needs assessing this week

Farm cover needs assessing this week

After another mixed week of grass growth, predictions for the next seven days are showing a lift across the country. Walking the farm is important to assess the farm cover situation.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

There has been a drop in prices paid for lighter store animals over the last number of weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Derek Robinson has decided not to finish some older cattle out of the shed.

FARMER WRITES 1 April 2026

Second rotation comes into view

Second rotation comes into view

As we move into the first week of April, drier farms are preparing to start their second round.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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