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Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

Two different companies came before the agriculture committee on Thursday to showcase how technology can make farming more attractive to younger generations by reducing workload and emissions.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

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One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

BUILDINGS 21 October 2026

Majority to miss out on farm grants

Majority to miss out on farm grants

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

NEWS 2 October 2026

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

NEWS 1 October 2026

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40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

Teagasc is encouraging all farmers to plan lime applications this autumn as lime spreading for the year to date is falling well behind requirements.

NEWS 1 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

Tillage management: Watching the weather to plant winter crops

Tillage management: Watching the weather to plant winter crops

Farmers will be trying to plant winter cereal crops in the coming days and weeks when weather allows.

HUSBANDRY 30 September 2026

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

The Office for Environmental Protection has raised a number of issues with NAP proposals

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Growth has remained strong this week, despite falling slightly. Grazing conditions are also good for now, but with high rainfall promised over the coming week, this could start to change.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Met Éireann has forecast highs of 19°C, with unsettled conditions for next week.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Brendan Horan writes about management options to reduce winter feed deficits.

MANAGEMENT 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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