Milking

Farmer Writes: calving winding down

The calf sheds have eased off a lot in the last fortnight. We’ve put 63 calves out to grass.

FARMER WRITES 1 April 2026

Farmer Writes: calving winding down

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Carsehall herd commands strong prices

Carsehall herd commands strong prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in demand

NEWS 28 March 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

RENEWABLES 25 March 2026

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

NEWS 19 March 2026

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Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

See the latest job offerings in agriculture this week, where there are vacancies for dairy farm workers in Kerry and horticulture positions available in Longford.

NEWS 21 January 2026

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

Despite the drop in cow numbers, British milk deliveries are hitting record highs.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

There are openings for dairy farm assistants and horticulture workers in the sector this week.

NEWS 21 January 2026

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

A substantial dairy farm in the UK could prove tempting to Irish dairy farmers looking to invest abroad, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 21 January 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Breeding season coming to a close down under

Breeding season coming to a close down under

Co Down native Zac Elkin took on the management of a different New Zealand farm during 2025.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

In recent years of strong milk prices, many of us - myself included - have probably taken our eye off the ball somewhat when it comes to cost control.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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