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Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Met Éireann has forecast mixed weather for the weekend, with scattered showers, some sunny and dry spells and cool temperatures.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

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Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

NEWS 14 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

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Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

The live pit working demonstration at Grass 2026 saw two Irish-built silage compactors, showcasing the art of silage compaction and how these machines work on a working silage pit.

FARM MACHINERY 30 April 2026

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

When it comes to self-loading bale chasers, Wilson Engineering and Keltec are two household names, both of which demonstrated at Grass 2026, write Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney.

FARM MACHINERY 30 April 2026

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Two Carlow manufacturers showcased their latest trailer engineering wares, from electronic steering systems to push off silage trailers.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

The driver submitted a claim that his termination of employment was unreasonable and unjustified during peak silage season

NEWS 30 April 2026

Silage 2026 photo competition: send us your photos

Silage 2026 photo competition: send us your photos

To enter this year's competition, fill out the form below with your details and attach your photo.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Prosecuting sergeant Christy Browne said the injured party, Gerry Mulkerrins, was in bed that night after 11pm when he was disturbed by noise from his neighbours’ farm. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 30 April 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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