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OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

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Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

NEWS 16 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

Agri jobs: workers needed for Kilkenny dairy farm

NEWS 16 May 2026

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

Limousin let loose on day three of Balmoral

PEDIGREE 16 May 2026

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The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

After a slow start to spring, a fall in soil temperatures over the last few days has done little to abate a lackluster growth season so far.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Despite challenging prices for factory-fit cattle, the weanling trade in Gortatlea Mart lit up on Wednesday evening, with exceptional demand from exporters. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 15 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

This week, Farm Tech Talk is live from the 2026 Balmoral Show, discussing all things farming, both north and south.

PODCAST 15 May 2026

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Watch: continental stores cross €5/kg, while beef cattle are back in Kilkenny

Thursday's sale in Kilkenny Mart saw trade hold for store cattle, while beef-type cattle are back, with only top-end continental beef bullocks crossing €4/kg.

MARTS 15 May 2026

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

Kildare-based Arrow Group’s site is listed due to “odour management” issues and North Cork Co-op Creameries Ltd appeared due to “emissions to water and infrastructure management”.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

At highly competitive prices, it was no surprise that Lovol tractors were garnering a lot of attention at the Balmoral show, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Mostragee Holsteins reign supreme at Balmoral

Mostragee Holsteins reign supreme at Balmoral

The Mostragee Holstein herd came out victorious at the dairy interbreed championship, on day three of the Balmoral Show.

NEWS 15 May 2026

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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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