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Farmer Writes: one day on strike, 11 days waiting for payment

Farm payments are often money that farmers have already planned around. It might be earmarked for paying the co-op account or buying fertiliser for the next season.

FARMER WRITES 20 October 2026

Farmer Writes: one day on strike, 11 days waiting for payment

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‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

NEWS 16 October 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

NEWS 8 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 7 October 2026

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High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Winter feed analysis is something many farms take for granted however, the science and statistical information behind it can provide a really good benchmark for animals diets, reports Daire Cregg

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

As a result of the late summer drought, some farms are set to be tight on winter feed. Below are some of the actions that can be taken to stretch what is there, writes Daire Cregg

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 1 October 2026

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

Dermot Forristal discusses why every farmer should take time to consider what is the most suitable feeding method to suit their farming system.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

Grass is growing again and we are much more comfortable now than we were a few weeks ago, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 30 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

The dry spell earlier this week has allowed silage to get finished up in most cases and contractors will be focused on maize from now on.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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