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Farmer Writes: winter arrives as cold snap moves in

It’s the season of silage again, and storing the wrap for recycling is always a messy business but my father has devised a foolproof way to stockpile them until next year.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: winter arrives as cold snap moves in

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International perspective: the ongoing lure of the land

International perspective: the ongoing lure of the land

DAIRY DAY 10 November 2025

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

GRASS & FEEDING 8 November 2025

Home Farm: Grass growth and slugs

Home Farm: Grass growth and slugs

Home Farm: Grass growth and slugs

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

Grass+ Beef: wet weather forces majority of stock indoors

Grass+ Beef: wet weather forces majority of stock indoors

Grass+ Beef: wet weather forces majority of stock indoors

GRASS & FEEDING 5 November 2025

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The Grass Week: closing up paddocks happening by default with weather

The Grass Week: closing up paddocks happening by default with weather

The recent turn in weather has resulted in many farmers housing all or some of their stock, as conditions just prove too challenging.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 October 2025

The Grass Week: mixed weather but grazing conditions still holding up

The Grass Week: mixed weather but grazing conditions still holding up

While there have been some heavy showers over the last few days, the majority of farmers are still at grass with both beef and dairy stock.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 October 2025

Focus on breeding to drive output in Carlow

Focus on breeding to drive output in Carlow

Teagasc BETTER farm sheep programme participant Eddie Gavin has implemented a defined breeding policy and closed his breeding flock except for purchasing rams

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

Dairy management: back to wet weather management as rain returns

Dairy management: back to wet weather management as rain returns

Heavy rain over almost all of the country over the weekend has made grazing conditions more difficult on heavier soils, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

Sheep Management: ram breeding, flock linkage and training lambs to eat meal

Sheep Management: ram breeding, flock linkage and training lambs to eat meal

It is important to study the breeding activity in ram lambs to ensure that they are serving ewes correctly and not just experiencing false mounts.

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

Dairy Management: getting lime spread in good weather

Dairy Management: getting lime spread in good weather

Aidan Brennan says that the good weather is a great opportunity to get lime spread on paddocks that need it in good conditions.

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

Dairy Management: questioning Tirlán feed advice

Dairy Management: questioning Tirlán feed advice

Aidan Brennan asks Teagasc researchers to review some of the advice coming from dairy co-ops about feeding cows this autumn.

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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