Management

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 2 September 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

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Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 September 2026

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Maximise grass recovery after rain

Maximise grass recovery after rain

Maximise grass recovery after rain

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

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Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Brendan Horan writes about management actions to reduce autumn lameness and maximise grass recovery this week.

MANAGEMENT 30 August 2026

Scanning 2.45 lambs/ewe in Mountbellew

Scanning 2.45 lambs/ewe in Mountbellew

A highly productive Belclare ram has underpinned a big jump in flock prolificacy, with ewes in the mixed sheep and suckler/dairy-beef enterprises weaning 2.13 lamb.

MANAGEMENT 30 August 2026

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Good silviculture, timely thinning and advance planning for harvesting are key to improving returns from privately owned forests, attendees at the Teagasc Talking Timber event were told.

FORESTRY 30 August 2026

Housing cows in September - is it worth considering?

Housing cows in September - is it worth considering?

With rain falling heavily across the country last week, there are decisions to be made on farms around feeding and grassland management.

MANAGEMENT 30 August 2026

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

A large attendance at the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day were warned of a difficult few months on margin squeezed dairy farms.

MANAGEMENT 30 August 2026

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

A week may be a long time in politics, but it can be even longer on farms looking for rain and growth this week, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 30 August 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Cathal Gormley outlines best advice when weaning suckler calves and what to do when purchasing weanlings this autumn.

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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