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Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Ballyhale farmer Jimmy Madigan is confident in the future for sucklers and has no issues with investing to expand cow numbers.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

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No TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

No TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

NEWS 20 May 2026

Number of first-time suckler calvers is up 9%

Number of first-time suckler calvers is up 9%

NEWS 20 May 2026

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

NEWS 18 May 2026

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

NEWS 17 May 2026

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Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

A cold and wet snap this weekend is forecast to stall grass growth and further disrupt the silage harvest.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Rupert Claxton of GIRA claimed it was not feasible that Ireland could retain the same number of meat factories, given the collapse in the cattle kill.

NEWS 6 May 2026

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

The ferry service is being provided by Hibernia Line, which is partly owned by a member of the Goodman family.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Farmers urged to hold cattle, or look at selling in the marts, rather than taking the latest 10c/kg cut.

NEWS 6 May 2026

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

US suckler slide could underpin Irish price

Meat sector analyst Rupert Claxton said any short-term reduction in Irish store or weanling prices would not be significant.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

The Chilean-born shepherd’s skill, and the attentiveness of Fleece to his commands, had his young audience entranced.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Greater competition from Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Poland has eroded Ireland’s dominant position in the UK beef import market.

NEWS 6 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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