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How King Island farmers run thousands of cattle by growing grass year-round

Near year-round growing conditions mean King Island farmers off the coast of Tasmania can finish cattle off grass for most of the year.

NEWS 8 October 2026

How King Island farmers run thousands of cattle by growing grass year-round

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'Huge money was lost' as beef farmers worry about another spring price drop

'Huge money was lost' as beef farmers worry about another spring price drop

NEWS 8 October 2026

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

NEWS 7 October 2026

Editorial: Irish budget the pre-show for CAP

Editorial: Irish budget the pre-show for CAP

Editorial: Irish budget the pre-show for CAP

VIEWPOINTS 7 October 2026

The deals being done for fertiliser in yards

The deals being done for fertiliser in yards

The deals being done for fertiliser in yards

NEWS 7 October 2026

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Vets extol the logic of vaccinating for bluetongue

Vets extol the logic of vaccinating for bluetongue

Edwin Murphy of Adare Veterinary Clinic in Limerick said 80-85% of clients’ cows were vaccinated this spring.

NEWS 7 October 2026

The hard work begins on EU budget

The hard work begins on EU budget

Negotiations on the EU budget are set to begin with both sides apparently further apart than ever.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Marts are reporting that the handbrake remains up on the dry cow trade for now with lower numbers than other years as farmers chose to milk on when grass supplies are there. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Organic processing development needed as next step

Organic processing development needed as next step

Sales of organic produce are growing but the development of more organic processing is needed for the growth of organic farming in Ireland a conference in Cork heard this week.

NEWS 7 October 2026

China blow for Brazilian beef

China blow for Brazilian beef

Beijing has put a 55% tariff on all additional beef imports into China after Brazil filled its massive export quota.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Meet the family behind On The Hoof’s unique food empire

Meet the family behind On The Hoof’s unique food empire

From a double-decker London bus and a World War II water tank to a family restaurant, On The Hoof was launched in 2016 by Fiona Chapman and her son Rory, and it is still going strong in Co Armagh.

NEWS 7 October 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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