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Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Sean Godfrey, Sheep Ireland outlines why the number of lambs born matters for commercial farmers and gives an update on the Oviflock Project.

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

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Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

Land prices push on in Northern Ireland

LAND REPORT 7 February 2026

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

NEWS 6 February 2026

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

NEWS 6 February 2026

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

NEWS 6 February 2026

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Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Formula recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide, an extremely heat-resistant toxin.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to intervene to protect Ireland’s food reputation.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage farmers are unlikely to be major players in the land market for 2026, as incomes come under pressure and rental prices remain high.

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue.

NEWS 6 February 2026

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

How do we balance the need not to cripple farm families with transfer taxes, but discourage non-farmers from viewing land as a method of wealth accumulation and transfer?

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 6 February 2026

US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

Cattle supply in United States is hampering beef exports as well as trade policy, particularly in relation to China.

NEWS 6 February 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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